United Way braces for year without Maytag
United Way of Southern Illinois plans its Herrin campaign after the Maytag plant closed in December 2006. The Herrin advisory board targets 54,000, down from 60,000, as Maytag employees previously donated about 35,000 over two years. The 14 county region covers nine advisory boards and 55 agencies, with eight affected by the loss. Agencies send mass mailings and seek new workplace gifts to offset the cut in corporate support.
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Herrin
United Way of Southern Illinois
Maytag
Dan Hesterberg
Herrin Area Advisory Board
Hesterberg
United Way
Dawn Lynch
United Way of
Southern Illinois
Herrin Teen Town
Williamson County
Lynch
Illinois
High Noon concerts aid victim fund in Murphysboro
In Murphysboro, the High Noon Concert Series raises funds for Jackson County Crime Victim's Emergency Fund. Music during Friday lunch hours supports crime victims regardless of eligibility, with last fall's drive surpassing $1,000. Remaining fall shows include Loose Gravel this Friday and Christian Hale on October 12, with spring sessions to follow.
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Murphysboro
Patti McLernon
McLernon
Jackson County
Christopher Gandy
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Gandy
Iic Lernon
Smyser Plaza
Sharon Clark
Big Larry
Loose Gravel
Christian Hale
The
Halls 13
Hold Harmless Provision Clears House Committee Vote
State Rep. John Bradley says the hold harmless provision in HB 4148 passed the House Habitary and Secondary Nation Committee unanimously and approved a $21 million supplemental appropriation. Marion Superintendent Wade Hudgens notes the measure shields Williamson County and Marion from major funding cuts, keeping districts from losing $1.3 million and $519,000 respectively. The bill now faces a full House vote before Senate consideration.
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Marion
John Bradley
House
Habitary and Secondary Nation Committee
Bradley
Wade Hudgens
Senate
Hudgens
Williamson County
Marion police seek new home after growth and space limits
Eibeck notes the Grant Building has housed the department for 12 to 13 years but now holds 28 officers plus four records clerks and dispatchers with an investigations secretary. The move to the Army Reserve building faces federal hurdles, while Gail West highlights community needs including the Lighthouse Shelter and plans to secure an architect grant to design a safer more accessible facility.
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Grant Building
Eibeck
Investigations Department
Gail West
Marion
Police Department
Army Reserve Building
West
City to Upgrade Police Radio System With In Town Repeaters
Police plan a two-pronged upgrade using a temporary antenna on the east Boulevard Street water tower and a secondary repeater on the town's west side to improve in town radio range. Estimated base cost is 25000 dollars, already in the yearly budget, with pricier options four times higher. Police Commissioner Jay Rix stresses need for reliable officer communication at malls and hospitals and across street and sewer departments.
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Boulevard Street
Pittsburg
Eibeck
Jay Rix
Rix
Johnston City reads ordinance targeting pit bulls
City ordinance aims to ban unregistered pit bulls and requires licensing for registered dogs. Pups born to registered females may be removed from the city. residents are urged to report suspected unregistered pit bulls to Johnston City Police. City Attorney Green and Mayor Carter discuss review and safety emphasis.
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Johnston City
Johnston
Stephen Green
Richard Carter
Green
Carter
van Savage
Miller case to continue December 12 in bus driver trial
The case against bus driver Rogers stays on track with a December 12 hearing. Rogers pleaded not guilty through attorney Donald Groshong. Miller's widow Sherlyn was appointed special administrator to file a wrongful death action this week, per attorney John L. Chullen.
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Miller
Lene
Rogers
Donald Groshong
Alton
Sherlyn
John L. Chullen
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Doc) DuBois
State of
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Marion Police Department
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