Two injured in Illinois 146 127 crash near Goreville
Illinois State Police investigate a collision on Illinois 146 west of Illinois 127 where a Goreville man Christopher Pulliam 26 Eastbound slid into the westbound lane colliding with Joseph Mason 24 of Thebes. Both drivers transported by ambulance. injuries not disclosed. Teens face alcohol and lane usage charges after a 57 crash near Du Quoin. Macy D Dempster 13 left the road on Interstate 57 hit a tree. Passenger Sara Vitale minor injuries treated at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
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Illinois
Illinois 127
Christopher A. Pulliam
Goreville
Joseph K. Mason
Thebes
Mason
Pulliam
Anna
Illinois State Police District 13
du Quoin
Macy D. Dempster
Car Hits Pedestrian at Murphysboro Gas Station
Murphysboro police responded at 3 41 p m to an accident at Huck s 1937 Walnut St. Rose C Jacobs 89 backed up struck the gas pedal instead of the brake hitting Laura J Hardesty 36 and a gas pump. Hardesty fell with minor injuries reported.
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Murphysboro
Huck’s
Walnut St
Rose C. Jacobs
Laura J. Hardesty
Hardesty
Wayne County Driver Cited After Collision
Jamie M. Owen, 45, of Mill Shoals was cited for DUI after a crash on Illinois 15 near County Road 830 North in Wayne County. Owen’s eastbound car passed another vehicle, crossed the fog line, and struck a 2009 GMC Carryall driven by Jacqueline L. O'Daniel, 52, of Fairfield. Owen was transported to Fairfield Memorial Hospital for treatment. his car sustained major damage and was towed.
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Jamie M. Owen
Mill Shoals
Wayne County
Illinois State Police District 19
Carmi
Illinois 15
Owen
Jacqueline L. O'Daniel
Fairfield
Fairfield Memorial Hospital
Health fair for district to boost children’s health
Carbondale Elementary School District 95 hosts a 5 to 7 30 p m health fair at Thomas Elementary School 1025 N Wall St designed for families with district children. The event promotes a U S Department of Education grant aimed at improving health and fitness and shares the PIRC Summit project with the community.
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Carbondale
Thomas
N. Wall St
PIRC
U.S. Department of Education
Chester businessmen oppose Microtel plan using public funds
Chester leaders face opposition from James Best John Bergfeld and John Pawlaski against public financing for a 6.5 million Microtel hotel project on the old Hi-3 site. The 60 to 85 room hotel would sit in a Tax Increment Financing district along Illinois 3 north of town. Don Welge Gilster-Mary Lee CEO is among 30 residents who signed a letter to the city council opposing municipal funds for the project.
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Chester
James Best
John Bergfeld
Sparta
John Pawlaski
Godfrey
Illinois 3
Best Western
Reid’s Inn
Brad Reid
Reid
Gilster
Mary Lee
Don Welge
Charles S. Elbert
Kohn
Shands
Elbert
Gianoulakis
Gillum
Pirate ship parade float sparks festival debate in rain
Murphysboro Apple Festival organizers discussed borrowing the pirate ship float from Gen John A Logan Elementary School after a day of rain forced schedule changes. The float featured cannons that puffed smoke, young pirates, and a dog in a pirate hat. Despite weather disruptions, the festival was deemed successful with the opening ceremony moved indoors and the closing events canceled. festival chairman Shawn Stearns noted the challenge of deciding when to shut down early due to rain.
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Murphysboro
Gen. John A
Bateman crowned Murphysboro Apple Festival Miss Apple 2011
Abby Bateman, 19, of Murphysboro won the Miss Apple Festival title at the Murphysboro Apple Festival pageant Saturday. She earned a $3,000 college scholarship, a $1,000 hair care package, a queen's portrait and other gifts. First runner-up Jami Di Gearhart of Pomona received a $1,000 scholarship. Tassie Lively of Murphysboro was second runner-up with a $750 scholarship.
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Murphysboro
Abby Bateman
Bateman
Bob
Jana Bateman
Jami di Gearhart
Pomona
Gearhart
Brad
Diane Gearhart
Tassie Lively
Lively
Todd
Vanessa Lively
Tristen Ellis
Lisa Moore
Matthew Ellis
Pinckneyville finally gets back state funds owed
Pinckneyville, Illinois, recovers 572000 plus dollars owed by the state for water and sewer services at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center after meter errors. Mayor August Kellerman pursued repayment despite earlier delays, praising the boost to the city’s finances as the state catches up on late payments.
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Pinckneyville Correctional Center
Pinckneyville
August Kellerman
Kellerman
Carbondale weighs cutting summer program funding
Carbondale City Council plans to cancel 150000 yearly funding for the CES 95 summer math and reading program running 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 11 through August 5, citing prior approval and four year agreement with 120 day cancellation window. The meeting also considers changes to primary election rules and a chicken-ownership ordinance.
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Carbondale
Joel Fritzler
Ondale
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