Murphysboro men await trial on crack dealing charges
Keon Pendleton also known as Keon Neal aged 22 and LaJuan Jackson aged 19 face federal crack cocaine trafficking charges in Jackson County. The case spans February 2003 to April 27 2006 with potential penalties of up to 40 years in prison and a $2 million fine. Investigated by OCDETF with partners Jackson County Sheriff Office Murphysboro Police Department DEA and U.S. Marshals Service. another Murphysboro suspect identifications pending.
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Man charged with knife assault at mobile home park
Jackson County deputies arrested Robert W. Taylor, 38, after a knife attack at The Crossings Mobile Home Park near Carbondale Sunday. He faces aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, arraignment set for June 14, and remained in Jackson County Jail. He has prior convictions for suspended license and aggravated DUI. A seat belt check by Williamson County sheriff and Illinois DOT begins at 8 a.m. today at Court and Hendrickson in Marion.
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Marion
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Panici crowned Miss HerrinFesta Italiana 2006
Sarah Panici, a 19 year old from Dongola, won Miss HerrinFesta Italiana 2006 her third attempt. The freshman SIU student claimed the $3,000 scholarship and plans to become a physical therapist assistant before pursuing a master’s degree. Panici accepted the crown from 2005 Queen Elizabeth Lloyd in a fuchsia dress with orange accents. She spoke of sharing enthusiasm for Herrin Festa with attendees and looking forward to pasta and seeing Billy Carrington.
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Billy Carrington
Queen Elizabeth Lloyd
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Field trip brings Kinkaid Lake habitats to life for second graders
Gen John A Logan Elementary School students joined a Monday field trip to Johnson Beach on Kinkaid Lake led by teacher Shirley Krienert. Liam Checiak and classmates explored water life using nets and microscopes, learning about predators prey camouflage and the water cycle while comparing boys and girls learning styles.
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Gen. John A. Logan
Johnson Beach
Shirley Krienert
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Sherri Schimpf
Marion considers special census to boost state aid funds
Marion City Council voted 5 0 to pursue a special census costing 287000 with two payments 167000 upfront and the rest after completion. Mayor Bob Butler says a larger population could unlock about 119 per resident in added state and federal funds and an extra 400000 in upcoming budget years.
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Williamson County
Bob Butler
Butler
U.S. Census Bureau
Fifteen SIU finalists head to INNOVATE Illinois Chicago
Fifteen Southern Illinois businesses will travel to Chicago on June 15 to compete in the INNOVATE Illinois Challenge, making up about half of the 33 finalists statewide for a $175,000 cash prize. Ray Lenzi of SIU Carbondale said SIU’s region had the most finalists, with more than 100 applicants statewide. SIU President Glenn Poshard praised the innovators as top thinkers.
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Ray Lenzi
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Alan Rogers
Karen Shull
Sue Endres
Midwest Medical Practice Management
Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center
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