Hit-and-run suspect James Taylor II appears in Williamson County Court
Marion man James Taylor II, 39, charged in a July Friday the 13th hit and run near Herrin, appeared in Williamson County Court. He faces failure to report injuries to Zeigler resident Michelle Dickson, who suffered a broken arm and leg and pelvic fracture and spent a month in hospital. Herrin police say an investigation followed a public tip. Taylor was charged previously. Judge William Wilson appointed public defender Therese Thien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Taylor II
Marion
Herrin
Williamson County Court
Michelle “Shelley” Dickson
Zeigler
Dickson
Taylor
Herrin-Colp
William Wilson
Therese Thien
Becky Malkovich
County tax second installment due Friday 2007 notice
The second installment of 2006 real estate taxes payable in 2007 is due Friday per Treasurer Bruce Troutman. Delinquent payments incur a state law penalty. Pay by mail, at local banks, or at the county courthouse. Courthouse hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. John Homan GS Metals sale to Houston based Cooper B-Line announced. Kenneth Coco cites 175 employees and uncertain Pinckneyville facility fate. Globe Co. of Chicago became U S Gypsum Metal Products Division in 1963 and GS Metals formed in 1987 from a management LBO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Bruce Troutman
John Homan
GS Metals
GS Metals Corp
Cooper B-Line
Kenneth Coco
Globe Co
Chicago
Pinckneyville
U.S. Gypsum
Marion declines fourth commissioner in deadlocked council
Marion Mayor Bob Butler announced the vacancy will persist after a 2-2 council deadlock over appointing a fourth commissioner to replace the late Bob Boyt. The vacancy remains until spring 2009 city election as Butler cites no state statute requiring a replacement. Tensions and disagreements over candidate support fueled the impasse among commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Bob Butler
Bob Boyt
Butler
Jay Rix
Lannie Gribble
De Soto Fire Department Receives Extrication Equipment
De Soto Fire Department has added vehicle extrication gear to speed rescue of trapped passengers. Fire Chief Tom Manis said the $14,000 tool cuts through metal and pries open doors, allowing crews to begin extrication immediately while ambulance teams treat patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Soto
Tom Manis
Jackson County Ambulance Service
Dottie Miles
Miles
Manis
Chuck Novara
Resurfacing closes traffic at Marion Tower Square
Marion street crews and Short Brothers Construction reset the Tower Square roadway with asphalt removal today and new paving planned for Wednesday. Traffic will reroute 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Union College Madison and Van Buren streets as costs of 74800 dollars are covered by gasoline tax funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Tower Square
Marion Street
John Bradley
Short Brothers Construction
Bradley
Bob Butler
Butler
Union Street
College Street
Madison Street
van Buren Street
SIU to Consider 3 Percent Pay Raise for Some Staff
SIU Edwardsville employees not covered by unions may receive a 3 percent cost of living raise. The SIU Board of Trustees plans a week of meetings, starting with a 2:30 p.m. Wednesday closed session in Birger Hall, followed by committee sessions on Thursday and a full board vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees
Birger Hall
SIU Edwardsville
Evergreen Hall
SIU
Dave Gross
Arrest in weekend armed robbery at Eastside Market
West Frankfort police arrested Kevin Spears, 31, after an armed robbery at Eastside Market Saturday night. Police say a weapon was brandished at the checkout and cash demanded. The investigation continues though officers note Spears is the main suspect and the cash amount is still undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Frankfort
Eastside
Mike Dinnt
Kevin‘ Spears
Eastside Market
Ding
Spears
Dunn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Williamson
Adam Testa
Robert “Dog” Connell
Adam.testa
Thesouthern
Huck Novara
Southern
John D. Homan
John.homan
Scott Fitzgerald
Tara Fasol
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!