Felony charges dropped for five Murphysboro teens
Five Murphysboro teens charged with mob action after a high school fight last month no longer face felonies. The Jackson County court found no probable cause for the mob action felony, leaving misdemeanor mob action charges in place for Max McKimmy Glenn Stokes Derek Taylor Jacob Worthen and Jeffrey Maes. The youths were in a fight at Murphysboro High School on April 23, officials said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Max McKimmy
Glenn Stokes
Derek Taylor
Jacob Worthen
Jeffrey Maes
Jackson County
Mike Wepsiec
Mark Hamrock
Murphysboro High School
Noise ordinance dispute in Jackson County bar case
Jackson County residents near a bar challenge a county ordinance revision. Christenson says few private citizens should not dictate policy while Wepsiec defends the measure as legal and applicable to all. Christenson plans a formal lawsuit with four unnamed plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Christenson
Wepsiec
Christensen
Baby
Bird count lists 139 species seen in count week note
BEN GELMAN notes a sighting of 139 species including kestrel turkey bobwhite and sandpipers with many warblers and thrushes. A Wilson's phalarope and a Caspian tern were seen during count week but not on count day. Gelman is a former Sunday news editor and avid bird watcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Gelman
The
Southern Illinoisan
Fishing Day Brings Smiles at Bleyer Lake for Special Populations
Brett Swink and 625 guests join 300 volunteers for the 16th annual Fishing Day at Bleyer Lake. Officials from schools, law enforcement, and SIUC athletes help youths cast, reel, and enjoy treats from Schwann’s and hot dogs grilled by local restaurateurs. Strong community turnout from Southern Illinois highlights dedication to accessible outdoor fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri County Special Education Cooperative
Brett
Bleyer Lake
Country Club Road
Bank of Carbondale
Rend Lake Beverages, Inc
Deb Hudson
Frank Bleyer
Marion High
Saluki
Paul Kowalczyk
SIUC
Dennis Calufetti
Midland Inn
Frank Hiller
Mississippi Flyway
Stan Schwartz
Kelly Motycka
Calafetti
Hiller
Motycka
Panama
Ill
Carbondale
Schwann
Mick Heggaton
Marion
Rend Lake Beverages
Schwanns
Anthony Randall
Perry County fair demolition derby set for Pinckneyville
The Perry County Fair Association hosts a demolition derby at the Perry County Fairground in Pinckneyville this Saturday starting at 6 p.m. Entry fees are 30 dollars for trucks cars and combines with 5 dollar admission and 15 dollar pit passes. Contact Danette Lamczik at 618 542-3316 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinckneyville
Perry County Fairground
Perry County Fair Association
Danette Lamczik
Rules of the Road review course at Golden Circle Center
Eldorado events list two sessions today and Friday. The Rules of the Road review runs 9 to 11 a.m. at Golden Circle Senior Center 921 Veterans Drive Eldorado with contact 618 273 5394. A mental health services delivery event for children and adolescents runs today from 1 30 to 6 p.m. and Friday 8 to 11 45 a.m. at SIU School of Law Carbondale with $100 registration at split siu edu registration asp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois General Assembly
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale School of Law
Lesar Law
STUC
Schools of Law and Medicine
Southern Illinois Healthcare
Golden Circle Senior Center
Veterans Drive
Eldorado
School of Law
SIU
Split
Wyat's Doming Peace Coalition potluck at Evergreen Park
A Sunday 4 to 8 p.m. potluck at Evergreen Park Giant Sycamore Shelter Carbondale features folk and humorist Rob and Bob. Contact numbers provided for event details and May Fest Auto Fest swap meet follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Coalition
Evergreen Park
Carbondale
Rob
Bob
O'Fallon
Elmer Sterthman
Steve Wittlich
Snwittlich
Charter.net
Larry Tinker Hamilton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harold G. Downs
Public Defender’s Office
Harold.downs
Thesouthern
Jackson
Apranury
Mark.lambird
Philadelphia
Nashville
Louisiana
Kentucky
Canada
Bertie
Sota
Www
Thesouthern.co
Satellites
Linda Rush
Brett Swink
Jonesboro
Hudson
Illinois
Terry Lilley
Ava
Verizon
Richard Huppert
Jackson County Highway Department
John Sytsma
Dan Stone
Jackson County Sheriff's Department
Harold O'Neil
John A. Logan College
Marolyn
Beth Helsley
Key Club
Carbondale High School
Bob Hall
Katherine Pei
Cchs Key Club
Jenny Jenkins
Linda.rush
Sharon Sherock
Sherock
de Soto
Christi Mathis
Chester
Willliam and Ellen Cohen
Harrison Street
New
Chamber of Commerce
P.O
Sandra Starr
Law School
Caleb Hale
Wyat
Doming
Jaelyn Sanders
Herrin Second Baptist Church
S. 11Th St
Herrin
Town Square
Carbondale Main Street
Main
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!