DeSoto man given 210 months for meth conspiracy
Aaron Wright, 33, was sentenced to 210 months in federal prison with five years of supervised release for conspiracy to manufacture and distribute meth, part of a four-defendant case involving deliveries of over 500 grams in Jefferson County. Erica Carpenter, 19, received 20 years and 10 years supervised release. two others earlier drew 20 years.
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Huggins set for June trial in Pinckneyville church arson case
Vernon E. Huggins 22 of Morning Glory Road Pinckneyville and co defendant Nicholas Quillman 19 face charges of attempted murder place of worship arson and arson for a July 2005 crime spree that included burglaries grave candles theft from Mueller Hill Cemetery and the burning of the 1854 Galum Presbyterian Church with Andrew Kelly 19 of Pinckneyville set for pre trial and June jury dates tentative after May 30 proceedings.
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Nick” Quillman
Illinois
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Andrew Kelly
Grand parade kicks off HerrinFesta Italiana weekend
Hundreds lined Herrin’s main drag for the Grand Parade amid muggy, shaded crowds. Six year old Ben Jackson joined kids grabbing treats from emergency crews as firefighters blared horns. Anita Jackson notes the family tradition of attending HerrinFesta for years and the grape stamp event.
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Vallafesta Weekend Schedule Highlights and Stages
The event day features an International Bocce Championship at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. registration for a Poker Run on West Cherry Street. At Herrin Civic Center Auditorium 1 p.m. Next Generation Showcase. Colgate Country Showdown at 2 p.m. Line Dance at 3:30 p.m. Small Town with Dave Clark and Megan Youngblood at 4 p.m. Lori Eisenhauer Band at 6 p.m. Locash Cowboys at 9 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. and Billy Currington at 10 p.m. on the Piazza Stage.
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Retired Dongola teacher laments students left out of Addams holiday credit
Cindy Vines of Dongola Unit School District broached the idea with Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn last year to honor Jane Addams with a commemorative day. The May 21 press release credited Quinn for the idea and the bill’s passage, omitting the eighth graders who first shopped the proposal. Quinn staffers say the measure designates December 10 as commemorative only, not a full holiday. Quinn plans a June 15 Hull House event. Dongola students may attend.
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Du Quoin harness racing starts season for Nessa runners
Harness racing at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds opens the season with trainer Shawn Nessa fielding nine horses, five making their first-ever starts. The event marks the maiden races for many 2 year olds and some 3 year olds as jockeys and horses settle into a long year ahead.
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