Tecumseh statue unveiling and town events near Saline area
The American Indian Society and Saline County Tourism sponsor a Tecumseh statue unveiling at 2 p.m. at Eagle Mount Crest Trailhead by Glen O. Jones Lake in Saline County. A powwow follows at Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg, with a 252 6789 contact.
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Tecumseh
Eagle Mount Crest Trail
Glen O. Jones Lake
Saline County Conservation Area
American Indian Society
Saline County
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg
Woolard case on track for Nov 6 trial in Marion
The murder trial of 44 year old Michael D. Woolard for the April 26 death of his mother Wanda L. Woolard proceeds toward a November 6 start. The defense seeks insanity as a defense while the state awaits further psychological and medical reports from independent doctors.
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Marion
Michael D. Woolard
Wanda L. Woolard
Wanda Woolard
Marion Fire Department
Woolard
John
Cavanaugh
Michael Woolard
General Dynamics workers tour A-10 Thunderbolt II at airport
General Dynamics plant workers from Williamson County toured the A-10 Thunderbolt II nicknamed Warthog as it taxied at Williamson County Regional Airport during Employee Appreciation Day. Maj. Michael Shenk piloted the plane, with company executives noting the visit helps workers understand the end product.
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General Dynamics
Williamson County
Marion
Jim Price
General Dynamics Munitions Plant
Price
Air Force
Michael Shenk
Illinois
Primex
Olin
Crystal Whitton
Whitton
Sces Aat Javcer
Patrick Work
Violence council seeks tools to help solve cases
Anna area discussion at St Marys Church focused on domestic abuse trends and new tools. Kathi Neubert of the Family Violence Coordinating Council noted more reports reflect more people seeking help rather than increased abuse. The Fall Full Council covered victim notification and possible mediation in dv cases with keynote Michael Henshaw outlining the state concept.
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Anna
Kathi Neubert
Family Violence Coordinating Council
1St Judicial Circuit
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Illinois
Neubert
Michael Henshaw
State says it's not closing Cairo schools
ISBE spokesman Lee Milner said there is no plan to close Cairo schools. The board is gathering data under No Child Left Behind and is on a fact finding mission. One Cairo school remains on academic warning and another added to federal improvement list.
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Cairo
Illinois State Board of Education
ISBE
Lee Milner
Milner
Illinois Education Association
ColorFest tour home filled with treasures of the past
Jonesboro residents Robert and Susan Spellman host a home tour as part of Union County ColorFest. Their 1857 Georgian house, built by attorney John Dougherty and linked to Abraham Lincoln era politics, showcases travel mementos, family life, and preserved exterior.
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Jonesboro
W. Broad St
Robert
Susan Spellman
Spellmans
Union County
Spellman
P.A.S.T
Elaine Crain
Illinois
John Dougherty
Dougherty
Abraham Lincoln
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau
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