Southern scores innovation award and multiple honors
The Southern Illinoisan earned several top recognitions in the last 90 days including a president's award and two Newspaper Association of America honors for circulation 25 000 to 75 000. Rhonda Zuraff won the Circulation Marketer of the Year award as staff were lauded for editorial, news, and public service excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southern
Southern Illinoisan
Newspaper Association of America
Rhonda Zuraff
NAA
Universal Desk
Gary Marx
Mark Duran Samuels
Steve Binder
Southern Illinois University
Cuba
U.S
Paul Simon
SIU
James Walker
Samuels
Jim Gordillo
Gordillo
Pinckneyville
Peoria
Panthers
Linda Krutsinger
Krutsinger
Salvation Army in Franklin County Eyes Merger with Marion Unit
Franklin County Salvation Army may consolidate operations with Williamson County unit in Marion. Officials insist emergency social services will stay in West Frankfort thrift store, with no cuts to food rent or clothing aid. Disputed financials claim accounting errors hid a $149,000 discrepancy, prompting debate over facility continuity and timing of the merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Wilds
Franklin County
West Frankfort
Franklin County Salvation Army
Salvation Army
Franklin County Advisory Board
Williamson County Salvation Army
Jim Kirkpatrick
Advisory Board
Anna
Union County
Marion Pride Day caps first event amid rain
Despite persistent rain on Saturday, Marion Main Street successfully hosted the first Marion Pride Day on Tower Square. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. volunteers served food and displayed art while fostering community spirit amid wet conditions. Roberta Blankenship praised attendees for supporting the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Blankenship
Marion Main Street
Marion
Tower Square
Main Street
Marion Pride Day expo boosts hometown merchants despite rain
Marion Main Street organizers capped their first Pride Day with a regional expo at Tower Square. Event planners report hundreds attended, with 50 exhibitors from Marion Herrin Carterville chambers and local banks, and pre sold rib and pork meals helping revenue despite two hours of rain. Organizers hope to expand Pride Day into a multi day event next year as downtown revitalization gains attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Marion Main Street
Renshaw
George Trammell
Greater Marion Area
Blankenship
Misdemeanors Filed and Dispositions Details
A roundup lists numerous cases with charges including unlawful cannabis possession, domestic battery, drug paraphernalia, deceptive practice, and battery. Court dates span Sept 21 to Oct 25, with pleas of guilty and various sentences such as six months court supervision, fines, restitution, and conditioned discharges for multiple defendants across Herrin Marion Carbondale Anna Vienna Creal Springs Johnston City and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis W. Hanson
N. Main
Benton
Daniel W. Williams
W. White
Marion
Samuel W. Kee
Corinth Road
Johnston City
Stephen G. Haynes
Stardust Drive
Herrin
John Lanham
S. 30Th St
Linda J. Pearce
S. Line St
Creal Springs
Derek S. Miller
Market Road
Vincent L. Chaney
P.O. Box
Gary D. Beasley
Lupus St
Keon
Neal
Dr. Springs Road
Colp
Charles W. Peschoff Jr
Jonesboro
Marin F. Amesquita
Cobden
Michael S. Roach
R&d Lane
Anna
Inge L. Steffens
Box
Tamms
Jose Basurto
Fairview Heights
Patricia A. Brimm
Murphy School Road
Anna, Battery
Tammi M. Bonifas
Bethlehem Church Lane
Vienna
Darin Cummis
Lick Creek Road
Buncombe
James Gary Vinson
S. 10Th St
James Hunt
Joan Marie Davis
Timothy Davis
Williamson County
Paul James Hubbs
Whitney R. Hubbs
Highland
Steve Shanks
Ave J. Shanks
Chrystal D. Brown
Donald L. Brown
Elizabeth A. Girtman
Ngah R. Girtman
Lori Ann Mouyard
Patrick Joseph Mouyard
Cindy L. Wright
Ricky R. Wright
Illinois River Penitential
Peoria
Gayla Ann Arrowood
del Rio
Bennie Ray Arrowood Jr
Arson
Death notice for Karl Sweitzer of Cobden at 82
Karl Sweitzer, 82, of Cobden, died Friday night at Union County Hospital Anna. He was born January 14, 1919, in Cobden and married Marie White in 1947. Survived by wife, five children, seven grandchildren, and siblings. funeral Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cobden, interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Rosary Monday at Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home Cobden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobden
Karl Sweitzer
Union County Hospital
Anna
Joseph A. and
Alvina Witt Sweitzer
Marie White
Sweitzer
Marie
Karl Jr
Anita
Karen Sweitzer
Washington
Karol
Gary Gill
San Antonio
Texas
Kurt
Lisa Sweitzer
Lick Creek
Karl III
Kristopfer
Kaitlin
Alex
Nathan
Mary Sweitzer
Austin Gill
Karl
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Karl Marcus Sweitzer
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Federico Higuera
St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery
Lutz and Rendleman
Marriage Licenses and Divorces Listed by County
A long list of marriage licenses and divorces across Carbondale, Murphysboro, Cobden, and nearby towns with multiple couples named, ages given, and counties including Perry, Williamson, and others. Readers see dates in October and September, with numerous pairings and petitioners.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Southern Scores Innovation Award
Illinois Press Association
Robert Hunter
Division E
Hunter
Linda Lindus
Associated Press
Marx
Lapea
Lindus
Kirkpatrick
John S. Sharp
John.sharp
Southernillinoisan.com
Southern Illinois
Earl Sigley
Strong
Trammell
Sue Douglas
Herrin Chamber of Commerce
Douglas
Nina Lofton
Firstarbank
Lofton
Cecilia Meyer
Firstar
Jason
Linda Mendenhall
Tower Square Computing
Jason Mendenhall
Sigley
Kenny Strobel
Marion’s Park
Entertainment
Angela Renee Hammonds
North Richart Street
Cambria
William G. Curtner
N. Price
Pittsburg
Christopher T. Phelps
S. 14Th St
Paul Boardman
Hillcrest
Carbondale
Audrey Isaac
Jeffrey Mine Road
Jacqueline D. Carter
Blue Blaze
Jason H. Grigsby
Kirk St
Shawn E. Lint
Shake Rag Road
Dongola
Johnson County
Shane M. Vinson
Jeffrey Kevin LeGrand
E. Finucare St
Allen Colbath
Tunnel Hill Road
Tunnel Hill
James T. Robinson
Wilshire
St. Louis
Jackson County
Howard Kirkland
Crystel Hayden
Neil C. Needham
Judith A. Rider
Jeffery W. Morgan
Emily E. Ham
Greensburg
R. Scott Barnett
Sherri K. McBride
Adrian C. Matejka
Edna Madera
William E. Kmucha
Bridgette C. Kohl
Vergennes
Andrew D. Bruzan
Andrea M. Cashion
Kenneth R. Ellis
Rachael M. Cox
Errin
Todd A. Goostree
Lisa A. Masciola
Mark P. Robinson
Amelia R. Harrison
Darren S. Simmons
Stephanie A. Davis
Murphysboro
Robert W. Fulton
Rachel Lipe
Shari D. Cohen-Ulery
Thomas C. Ulery
Gail A. Morgan
Donald R. Morgan
Odes J. Hill
Christopher J. mi
Robert L. Dobbs
Tina M. Dobbs
Elkville
Maria A. Cham
Ee R. Haney
Todd E. Haney
Forest Grove
Ore
Veralynn A. Fox
Adel E. Elhamarnah
Durand E. Wright
Dana N. McDonald
Carey C. Hooper
Gary A. Hooper
Richard L. Pryor
Cathy Pryor
Pulaski
John J. Sanders
Bonnie S. Peterson
Mount Vernon
Robert R. Curry
Martha A. Woolford
Lesser
Teddy R. Arview
Thompsonville
Melissa M. Brady
Justin R. Herron
Tiffany Lynn Williams
Randall W. Mohr
du Quoin
Karla J. Winyard
Daniel Gene Qualls Jr
Julia
Kelly Christina Kerley
David van Hoorebeke
Sesser
A van Hoorebeke
Kendra Castarra Melvin
Joe Tobias Melvin
Ilinois
David Joseph Santarelli
Petitioner
Michelle Santarelli
Bobbi Brook St. George
State of Illinois
Brian Vincent St. George
Virginia Beach
Perry County
Gary Wayne Hepp
Sharon Lynn Hampton
Steeleville
Charles Alan Voice Jr
Ne McGehee
C. Brice Dwayne Harsy
Crystal Gayle Carver
Chad Allen Lynch
Belleville
Teresa Ann Buschschulte
Bourbon
Tara Renee Anderson
William Joseph Anderson
David Lynn Chapman
Denise Kay Chapman
Aaron W. Wright
Chasity Wright
Jeffrey D. Schroeder
Crystal Dee
Annae
Bryan A. Dillon
Melanie A. Schmidt
Goreville
Oscar R. Rawson
Melissa C. Hall
Stanley T. McTaggart
Kristin L. McCullough
Johnny S. Joyce
Cape Girardeau
Kimberly J. Edwards
Brian K. Edwards
Cheryl L. Bennett
Jeffrey B. Bennett
Jamie S. Reinier
Patrick W. Reinier
Patricia L. Morrison
Michael D. Morrison
Schaumburg
William R. Rowan
Douglas D. Dawes Jr
Jamie L. Robison
Hurst
Carl R. Webber
Wendy A. Summers
Larry E. Madigan
Barbara L. Kerstein
Thomas J. Rhoades
Rebecca Sue Yates
Troy Curtis Yates
Jason Kent Hester
Kelly Dawn Hester
Carterville
Sandy Rae Hartmann
John Car! Hartmann Sr
Danielle Nicole Boatright
Craig Boatright
Leman Hicks
Attorneys At Law
Ae Roreet
E. Main
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