Benton man cited after weekend wreck on Old Marion Road
A 26 year old Benton man, William David Blades, was northbound on Old Marion Road at 4 47 a m Saturday when he apparently fell asleep and struck a guardrail. He sustained minor injuries and was taken to Herrin Hospital. He received three citations for failure to wear a seatbelt improper lane usage and driving without insurance.
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Benton
William David Blades
Old Marion Road
Blades
Herrin Hospital
Pinckneyville students complete CNA program with honors
Nearly a dozen Community High School students finished a dual credit nurse assistant program sponsored by PCHS and Rend Lake College. Approved by the Illinois Department of Health, the course readies participants to sit the CNA registry exam. Participants include Chelsea Hagene, Britany Eisenhauer, Trevor Cockrum, Shellie George, Jessie McMaster, Stefani Kruse, Brandy Farthing, Brittany Morrow, Brittany Emling, Kendra George, and Kim McMannus.
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Pinckneyville Community High School
PCHS
Rend Lake College
Illinois Department of Health
Chelsea Hagene
Britany Eisenhauer
Trevor Cockrum
Shellie George
Jessie McMaster
Stefani Kruse
Brandy Farthing
Brittany Morrow
Brittany Emling
Kendra George
Kim McMannus
Tamaroa School Wins Lighting Grant and New Staff Posts
Tamaroa Grade School gains a 10800 grant plus 5800 local funds for lighting upgrades at the school and gymnasium. Village of Tamaroa will contribute 3000 of the local share. The district also notes an AED grant and CPR training with Bend Lake College providing instruction. Transportation contracts set with Sherman Bus Service and Nippes Transportation for special education trips. Summer hires include Kyle Crawford Nick Harvey Paul Nehrkorn and Beth Stein named cheerleading coach.
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Tamaroa
Robert Trover
Trover
Bend Lake College
Sheley House opens grandly in Murphysboro
The Murphysboro Tourism Center at Sheley House opened with the General John A. Logan Days Wine and Cheese event. Mike Jones of the Tourism Commission called the center a work in progress and said hours mirror the museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tue–Sat and 1 to 4 p.m. Sun at 1613 Edith St.
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Murphysboro
Sheley House
John A. Logan
Mike Jones
The
Tourism Commission
Edith St
Chester switches employee health insurance coverage to Blue Cross Blue Shield
Chester city adopts Blue Cross Blue Shield for employee health coverage after evaluating costs with GHP. City Clerk Nancy Eggemeyer notes 189 726 was spent on insurance last year and GHP proposed a 30 percent rise, later adjusted to 25 percent, with the new plan at 188 052 funded by the city. Employee contributions will rise for dependent coverage while deductibles increase, but overall cost stays within budget. Dental and life insurance with Humana and Prudential remain. The council also renewed a water pact with Egyptian Water Co including a 2.75 percent price rise. Dr Larry Soellner of Chester Eye Care discussed a new facility near Moto-Mart seeking city curb and related aid.
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Chester
GHP
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Nancy Eggemeyer
Eggemeyer
Humana
Prudential
Egyptian Water Co
Larry Soellner
Chester Eye Care
Moto-Mart
The Little Mermaid debuts at Marion Civic Center
Travelstead Studio staged The Little Mermaid at Marion Civic Center with 18 year old Ariel star Angie Morris from Harrisburg. The show featured elaborate costumes and backstage chaos, with proceeds funding Marion Cultural Center improvements.
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Little Mermaid
Marion Civic Center
Marion
Claire Giles
Travelstead Dance Studio
Giles
Marion Civic and Cultural Center
Travelstead-Balls
Bateman
Angie Morris
Harrisburg
Ariel
Morris
Kathy Morris
Harrisburg High School
Carrier Mills
Marion Cultural Center
Travelstead
Civic Center
Travelstead-Ralls
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Pinckneyville
Anna
Kyle Echols
Anna-Jonesboro High School
Geneva Davie Wiggs
Union County Historical and Genealogy Society
Union County
Shawnee Community College
Linda Rush
Www
Thesouthern.com
Tamaroa School
Christi Mathis
Chuck Novara
the Southern
Sheley
Huck Novara
Nee Travelstead
Laura Travelstead
Dana Travelstead
Vanessa
Nicole Bateman
Ashley. Wiehle
Abbelyn Thompson
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