Amtrak Autumn Adventure adds seats for Carbondale trip
Amtrak offers at least 30 more seats on the Autumn Adventure charity train from Carbondale to Fulton Kentucky on Oct 27 with a $98 fare. The trip runs 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. includes lunch and a soft drink, and requires advance mail orders with passenger details. An alternate shorter excursion to Centralia costs $39 for adults and $29 for kids 11 and under.
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Carterville man sentenced seven years in fatal crash case
Gregory A. Emery, 32, of Carterville, received a seven year prison term for seven counts of reckless homicide and related charges stemming from a Feb 19 crash on Division Street that killed 14 year old Herrin boy David A. Sartore. Emery also faced DUI involving cocaine, methamphetamine and cannabis and a failure to report an accident count.
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Gregory A. Emery
Carterville
Herrin
Emery
Division Street
Police report multiple burglaries in Carbondale area
Police report a burglary at Michael Bruno’s West Cherry Street home between Oct 11 and Oct 12 with items from a camera case and $1,064 of gear stolen. A separate Bend Lake Beverage alarmed burglary yielded no theft. Suspects fled with unknown money. Two men described, one 6 ft, 215 lb, other 6 ft, 170 lb, both dark complexions. Sara Bean Davis charged with driving while license suspended and possession of a stolen auto and jailed.
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Davis
Jackson County
Murphysboro
Burglaries report in Marion neighborhoods
Marion police investigated several burglaries. An unknown man forced entry on West Concord Street about 11 30 p m October 10 demanding money, a purse stolen, no injuries. Suspect described as man in early 30s dark complexion 5 10 medium. A home on South Liberty was entered Saturday with jewelry and about 50 dollars missing. A Johnston City woman’s car on East Carter Street Sunday morning had 50 CDs a purse with credit cards checkbook and license stolen. Call 993 2124 with information.
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East Carter Street
Robbery reported at gunpoint on South James Street
A Carbondale man told police two armed men, described as Black, entered his unlocked front door around 11 15 p m Monday. They bound the resident and robbed him, leaving with unspecified valuables. No injuries reported.
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South James Street
Maywood man held on stolen vehicle and warrant
Keith J. Davis, 20, was arrested around 1:54 a.m. Thursday in the 400 block of East College Street after officers found him driving a black 2001 Ford Explorer reported stolen from a DeKalb dealership. Davis also faced a Jackson County warrant for failure to appear on a public urination charge.
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Fire destroys mobile home in Harrisburg blaze
A mobile home at 975 Blue Hole Road in Harrisburg was destroyed Thursday afternoon as eleven firefighters battled a blaze that began at 12 34 p m. The fire was brought under control within an hour with no estimated loss and the cause is unknown.
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Fire destroys mobile home in Mount Vernon
Firefighters responded to 308 S Second St at 6 30 a m early Thursday to a mobile home blaze. Eleven firefighters extinguished the fire with no one at home and no injuries reported. Cause is under investigation.
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Widow recalls Barham case with daughter’s unanswered questions
The widow recounts the Barham case noting the couple had five children, the youngest only two when the father died. She describes the daughter’s belief her father will return and their daily calls, hoping the child will learn her father's good character as she grows.
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Trial Testimony Clash Over Crash Testimony And Licensing
In a continuing trial Chief Justice Henshaw suppressed Barbee Braddy's testimony on driver identification from the 2000 Chevy Impala crash. Prosecutor McIntyre challenged John C. Glennon Jr testifying citing an alleged illegal private investigation and lack of Illinois license. Forensic toxicologist Patrick Demers questioned the integrity of the blood alcohol test, suggesting high error margins and potential series flaws. Court reconvenes at 9:30 a.m. Monday.
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Sesser Oktoberfest weekend launches with car show and reunions
The 21st Sesser Oktoberfest starts at 8 a.m. Saturday in downtown with antiques crafts and food. The Wanderers Car Club sponsors an 18 class car show at the city park. top three in each class win trophies. Proceeds fund a scholarship for local residents Kent Atchison Don Hastings and Ronnie Gobtop. A Lesser-Walier all-class reunion follows, with events tonight after the homecoming game and a Saturday lineup including a social hour, DJ, traveling trophies, and an alumni tent on Main Street.
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