Mayors Statement Backed by Catholic Community in Pinckneyville
The mayor notes Catholic stand in the current controversy and solidarity with Christian neighbors in Pinckneyville. Trinity Assembly of God Pastor Paul Ritter, speaking for the Pinckneyville Ministerial Alliance, opposes adult entertainment and invites churches citywide to an 9 a.m. organizational meeting at 306 S Main St, followed by street canvassing to collect petition signatures.
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Pinckneyville
Trinity Assembly of God
Paul Ritter
Pinckneyville Ministerial Alliance
S. Main St
Fort Massac War Weekend and Local Liquor Debate
Fort Massac State Park hosts a French and Indian War living history weekend through Sunday with a war reenactment at Metropolis. In Pinckneyville plans to ban adult entertainment face calls for a public referendum as petitions top 500. city officials debate liquor oversight with Shirk stepping back and Hammack acting liquor commissioner amid a long running ordinance dispute.
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Fort Massac
Fort Massac State Park
Fifth St
Metropolis
Pinckneyville
Shirk
Shirk’s Inc
John Hammack
Holiday travel expected to rise slightly across nation
About 35 million people will travel 50 miles or more this weekend, up less than 1 percent from last year. Amtrak expects 240000 to 260000 passengers Friday through Monday, with Carbondale and Du Quoin served by the Thlini and City of New Orleans routes. Williamson County Airport sees no big jump, while law enforcement launches a large seat belt and DUI safety crackdown with up to 25000 tickets planned. Authorities stress heightened security and officer presence over the Memorial Day period.
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Podge
West Frankfort
Brian Podschweit
Dan Stessel
Amtrak
Carbondale
du Quoin
New Orleans
Stessel
Williamson County
Marion
Doug Kimmel
Kimmel
Illinois
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Illinois Department of Transportation
Todd Sigler
Energy Police
Shawn Ladd
Herrin
Sheriff's Department
HerrinFesta Italiana
Energy
Ladd
Associated Press
Coalition seeks more nursing home funding and care
Jim Prowell and Delores Davenroy advocate for higher funding as mothers Althea Hancock at Oak Grove Nursing Home and Delores Davenroy at Fountains praise staff care. They cite a 2001 Medicaid shortfall of 156 million and 37 facility closures, urging restore 5.9 percent cuts and boost provider assessments to 6 percent plus tap federal matching funds.
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Jim Prowell
Oak Grove
Carbondale
Althea Hancock
Prowell
Coalition
Delores Davenroy
Davenroy
Fountains
Cnas
Fulenwider
Illinois
Inlinois
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Chamber of Commerce
Gene Milleville
Giant City State Park Lodge
Makanda
Barbershop Harmony Society
Dave Sanders
Hammack
Dr. “D
Kaye Hits
Mathiss
Hcis
Southern Illinois
Harold.downs
Thesouthern
Tim.petrowich
Jackson & Perry County Service Directory
8Th
Walnut Streets
Murphysboro
Norsk Home Improvement Co
Blumenstock Enterprises
Ecole Cols
Christian Hansen
Paul Blumenstock
Stedl
South Illinois Ave
Interfaith Center
Cape Girardeau
Fedenm
DCI Biologicals of
W. Main St
UD Mta
Ryan Richardson
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