Tecumseh statue dedication stirs mixed Shawnee response
The Tecumseh statue dedication Friday draws expected crowds though some Shawnee descendants resist, calling it a white man’s statue and hoping it boosts tourism rather than honor. Supporters say the bronze figure educates visitors about Shawnee history near Harrisburg, with the Two Great Rivers Powwow set for Saturday at Southeastern Illinois College.
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Perry County may lose coal tax to Randolph County
Perry County officials fear they are losing sales tax revenue from the Zeigler No. 11 coal mine as surface openings sit in Randolph County. Treasurer Bigham-Reiman estimates possible losses of up to 90,000 in 1997 and 30,000 in 2001, with out of state coal sales exempt from Illinois tax. County seeks further investigation while maintaining reserves and paying bills.
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Veach case sees multiple charges dismissed in several counties
John Rodney Veach faced counts including escape kidnapping harassment of a witness unlawful restraint and burglary related charges across Johnson Jackson and Franklin counties. Some charges remained or led to guilty pleas with probation and fines. The events span 1993 to 2001 with a 2001 plea for aggravated battery and probation.
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Veach
Johnson County
Jackson County
Franklin County
Carbondale man found dead under farm implement
An 83-year-old Carbondale man, Authanile Hicks of 1566 Dillinger Road, was found dead late Tuesday evening outside his residence, pinned under a farming implement attached to a tractor. Coroner Thomas Kupferer pronounced him at 10:05 p.m. The investigation indicates Hicks was alone on the farm when he fell and was run over. An inquest will be scheduled later.
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Authanile Hicks
Dillinger Road
Thomas Kupferer
Jackson County
Hicks
Accuracy Hotline for The Southern Illinoisan
Inquiry line invites readers to report errors in The Southern Illinoisan with regional and toll free numbers, directing calls from Jackson County to 529-5454 Ext. 5176 and from elsewhere to 800 228-0429 Ext. 5176.
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