Two Metropolis Residents Charged In Meth Operation
Massac County deputies arrested Anthony Harris and Peggy Lane after a month long probe into meth production. Harris and Lane, both 42 to 43, face charges of manufacturing methamphetamine possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. A search of a West 11th Street residence yielded meth making materials paraphernalia and an undisclosed amount of meth.
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Two arrested after rural West Frankfort burglary
Franklin County sheriff reports a residential burglary on Aug 31 at a rural West Frankfort home led to two arrests. Lindsey B. Walters 26 of West Frankfort and Brandon W. Williford 28 of Orient charged with multiple offenses including burglary and forgery. Auditions planned in Marion for a low budget film to shoot in November.
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WSIU TV Off Air for Generator Install Monday
WSIU TV channels 8 and 16 will be off the air starting 11 p.m. Monday for about four to six hours while a new generator system is installed. Check wsiu.org or call 618-453-4343 for service updates. The same release notes a Sept. 22 Morris Library gala featuring Doug Feldman, with proceeds to the Friends of Morris Library fund. Tickets are $75. RSVP by Sept. 14 to Kristine McGuire.
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Jefferson County Maintains A Plus Bond Rating
Jefferson County kept an A plus bond rating with a stable outlook from Standard & Poor's despite statewide financial turmoil. The rating reflects a diverse economy, strong general fund balance, and improved finances after trimming expenses and better revenue oversight. Detainee housing contracts and health insurance cost controls contribute to continued revenue growth and fiscal discipline.
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Revival returns to Carbondale for second year festival
The Carbondale Rocks Revival expanded to Sept 6 to 8 with 60 bands at 15 venues across Southern Illinois. Rusted Root headlined the opening night at Rustle Hill Winery, while The Kevin Lucas Orchestra opened the festival. Organizers emphasize Carbondale as the entertainment capital of the region amid a growing music scene.
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Minor hosts town hall meetings in Metropolis
METROPOLIS Republican 59th Illinois Senate candidate Mark Minor held his first town hall Thursday in Metropolis and plans more in September and October across the district. He faces incumbent Gary Forby and says the meetings replace debates he sought. Minor aims to make it easy for residents to share concerns with him.
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Former SIU student files complaint over doctorate denial
Christi Turpin, a former Southern Illinois University student, says she filed a complaint with the Higher Education Commission alleging the university did not grant her doctoral degree in educational psychology. She previously sued the university in civil court after a dispute over her dissertation.
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Authors visit SIU to discuss race in politics
Former U S Rep Glen Browder D Ala and Artemesia Stanberry NC Central University assistant professor spoke at SIU on Race Politics and the 2012 Elections Browder served in Congress 1989 1997 and was Alabama secretary of state Stanberry led the Congressional Black Associates and aided several legislators Browder and Stanberry coauthored Stealth Reconstruction an untold race politics story focusing on post Civil Rights era behind the scenes work between black and white politicians
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