Marion man runs for Williamson County board in GOP primary
Ron Ellis, 49, of Marion, announced his candidacy for the Williamson County Board next year, challenging incumbent Republican Robert Barnett. Ellis, a CPA, aims to become the first in his profession on the board and says he can work with Democrats Brent Gentry and Tracey Glenn on goals like building a new jail.
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State Senate
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Scrapped load damages tires on Illinois 148
A semi truck carrying scrap metal shards lost part of its load on Illinois 148 about 6:45 a.m. Tuesday. Debris spilled for three blocks, blowing out tires and closing the road for nearly two hours. Firefighters cleared the debris and the driver was cited for unlawful spilling of lead on roadway.
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Cadell Rodriguez
Murder charges filed against two Williamson County men
Williamson County prosecutors charged Michael J. Thompson and Terrance A. Vinson with three counts of first degree murder and three counts of aggravated kidnapping. Jackson County also lists unlawful restraint and battery against the pair. A third suspect, Trevis S. Thompson, faces unlawful battery and restraint charges.
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Williamson County
Benjamin Slaughter
Carbondale
Michael J. Thompson
Terrance A. Vinson
Charles Garnall
Jackson County
Crab Orchard
Mike Wepstec
Michael Thompson
Woman on fire by Fitzgerald at SIU Carbondale stage
Judith Ivey earns high praise in McLeod Theater as she portrays up to a dozen American women from diverse backgrounds in Irene O’Garden’s contemporary piece. Her versatility spans stage film and television, including voiceovers and commercials.
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the Southern
McLeod Theater
SIU
Judith Ivey
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Ivey
Irene O’garden
Eiivan Nuvara
Siuc
Women on Fire showcases Ivey in a masterful one woman show
In a video feature for the South Eye, Ioey Ivey embodies diverse characters from a New York advertising executive to a tipsy aunt and a midlife gardener recluse. The performance hinges on facial expressions, posture, accents, and quiet pauses, highlighting a life devoted to acting. See IVEY / PAGE 4B
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Ioey
New York
Police release sketch in Marion County homicide probe
Illinois authorities seek public help locating a person and vehicle of interest tied to the weekend death of Michele Cavaletto. Her body was found Saturday afternoon in a rural Marion County area near Walnut Hill. An autopsy ruled the death a homicide. A sketch of a murder suspect was released by Lt. Tom Oliverio.
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Michele” Cavaletto
Cavaletto
Walnut Hill
Brad Wolenhaupt
Tom Oliverio
Illinois State Police Zone 7
Non stop Flights to Las Vegas From Williamson County Airport
Allegiant Air will start non stop service from Williamson County Regional Airport to McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas on February 1 2008. Flights depart Marion 1 25 p m Mondays and Fridays arriving Las Vegas 2 55 p m with one way fares as low as 79 dollars through May 15.
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Pinckneyville mulls layoffs to curb city payroll
Pinckneyville leaders consider staff layoffs and payroll cuts as cost-saving steps after declining unrestricted funds. Mayor Joseph Holder notes eight to ten potential new positions since 1995, while treasurer Rick Reese cites dwindling reserve and 50 percent drop in sales tax since the mid-1990s. Owners discuss higher water and gas rates and charging for currently free services.
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Joseph Holder
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Rick Reese
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