RVILLE to host state hearing on budget cuts
State officials announce hearings in RVILLE to examine Rod Evich’s 463 million dollar state budget cuts. Speaker Madigan issues a release condemning the cuts as poorly planned and harmful, while some legislators oppose the timing and scope of the hearings. Local meetings set for Sept. 12 at Logan College in relation to the budget dispute.
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Krajci makes first court appearance in 1982 murder case
Timothy W. Krajch, 62, of Allentown Pa., shackled and seeking a public defender, faced Jackson County Judge E Dan Kimmel on a four count murder charge tied to Deborah Sheppard a 23 year old SIUC student. He awaits a Sept 28 preliminary hearing and remains on a $1 million bond at Big Muddy Correctional Center.
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Cedarhurst Craft Fair draws 130 crafters to Mount Vernon
The 31st annual Cedarhurst Craft Fair in Mount Vernon will showcase over 130 juried artisans from across the nation. Crafters display techniques and shoppers buy handcrafted jewelry baskets fiber art metal works leather and framed art and photography. Cedarhurst’s Sarah Sledge notes entrants submit applications with slides for consideration.
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Cedarhurst Craft Fair 31st Annual Preview and Details
The Cedarhurst Center for the Arts hosts a 31st annual craft fair at Cedarhurst on Richview Road with a Friday 5 p.m. preview and a Saturday Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. show. All items must be handcrafted, judged for quality, and the event includes entertainment and food attracting thousands. parking is limited with shuttle from Times Square Mall.
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SIU mulls response to FOIA contract ruling
Southern Illinois University has not yet filed a response to a state appeals court ruling upholding a plaintiff petition that SIU must release employment contracts under the Freedom of Information Act. The Sept 19 deadline to seek Illinois Supreme Court review was noted by SIU official Dave Gross.
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Shemwell Memorial Golf Outing Set For Saturday
The Shemwell memorial golf outing returns Saturday to raise funds for Herrin High School graduates. Last year the Brett Shemwell scramble provided four $1,000 scholarships and donations to the Don Nickens trust fund. Shemwell, a 1994 Herrin High graduate and graphic artist, died in a 2003 car crash. SEE SHEMWELL / PAGE 2B.
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Bramlett set for sentence on two charges in Murphysboro
An Ava man accused of threatening Murphysboro High School prom faces sentencing Sept 20 on two charges intimidation and violating an order of protection after the Jackson County State's Attorney nolle prosequi the other two counts. Bramlett pleaded guilty to intimidation and order violation. the other counts could be pursued later. He remains jailed on a $100,000 bond.
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