Officer Fired After Indictments Hit Herrin Police
Williamson County authorities indicted Kyle Murray and three others for felonies and misdemeanors tied to the August 13 beating of Derek Wynn. Herrin officials fired Murray at 3 p.m. Friday after council pressure, following a Tuesday decision to resign or be terminated.
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Energy City
Kyle Murray
Shawn Ladd
Murray
Williamson County
Charles Garnall Murray
Kyle Rinella
Herrin
Clinton Ronchetto
Sheriff's Auxiliary
Michael Carruthers
Derek Wynn
John Homan
Boocce fundraiser to aid Man-Tra-Con HOPE in Marion
Man-Tra-Con in Marion and HOPE committee host the third annual Boocce Halloween tournament Sunday at 2 p.m. at HerrinFesta Italiana Bocce Complex Herrin to raise funds for HOPE. Includes raffle costume contest face painting DJ and refreshments. Registration forms available to buy Great Boars of Fire smoked meats for pickup Nov 16. HOPE assists job seekers with food medicine attire or gas to attend interviews. Sponsorships range 100 to 500 and play costs 25 per participant. Raffle tickets 1 each or 5 for six. Contact Kathy Lively 988-1394 John Homan southern.
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Marion
Herrin
HOPE
Kathy Lively
John Homan
Jackson County agencies face budget cuts risk to services
Jackson County approves a 2007-08 budget plan with about 70,000 in cuts across four agencies and a 3 percent raise for staff. The extension service faces nearly 20,000 in reductions, while health and nursing home programs expect minimal impact. The full board votes November 14.
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Murphysboro
Jackson County
Jackson County Board
Ed Billingsley
University of Illinois Extension Service
County General Fund
Gerald Compton
Compton
Billingsley
Donna McCann
Health Department
Daughters Ready to Bid on Father Floyd Collins Carriage Collection
Daughters of the late Floyd Collins travel from Mount Vernon to Double C Ranch for an auction of his horse drawn carriages buggies sleighs wagons and pony carts. Becky Schmitt of San Antonio notes he began collecting in the late 1950s or early 1960s and restored pieces with meticulous care. Kathy Lowery adds the collection reflects his passion workmanship and history of each piece. See auction page 4B.
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Paul Newton
the Southern
Mount Vernon
Floyd Collins
Collins
Becky Schmitt
San Antonio
Texas
Kathy Lowery
City to cover cost of erroneous dispatch software
West Frankfort officials will pay for a software package bought years ago by the Franklin County Joint Emergency Telephone Systems Board. Police Chief Mike Dunn, chair of the Franklin Telephone Systems Board, said the purchase of 70000 to 100000 dollars was a mistaken expense intended for all county dispatch centers including West Frankfort Police Department.
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West Frankfort
Franklin County Joint Emergency Telephone Systems Board
The
911 Board
Mike Dunn
Franklin County
Commission to push city to go green
Carbondale's Energy and Advisory Commission will urge that all future city construction conform to LEED environmental standards. Chair Everett Hughes said a presentation Friday outlined the plan to adopt LEED ratings, signaling a move toward greener municipal projects.
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Carbondale
Energy and Advisory Commission
Green Building Council
Everett Hughes
Harrisburg School Board approves amended budget for year
The Harrisburg School Board approved an amended budget for the current year amid uncertainty over extra state aid. Superintendent Dennis Smith noted potential $742,000 aid, while no public comments were offered. The board also reviewed block scheduling, drivers education staffing, and a lease for the Arts Centre with the Harrisburg Arts Council, plus Brent Stanley as new vice president.
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Harrisburg School Board
Harrisburg
Dennis Smith
Smith
Janet Hughes
Hughes
High School Curriculum Council
Greg Langley
Langley
Carbondale
Brent Stanley
Mike Butler
Harrisburg Arts Council
Arts Council
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