Herrin to host 24-team Corporate Bocce Ball Tournament
Herrin hosts a 24 team Corporate Bocce Ball Tournament Friday at 11 a.m. at the HerrinFesta Italiana courts to raise funds for Franklin-Williamson Human Services. FWHS leaders expect higher donations this year as private support and a $40,000 grant aid Hope's Corner Jr. Benton housing for the mentally disabled.
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Herrin
Franklin-Williamson Human Services
HerrinFesta Italiana
FWHS
Hope’s Corner Jr. Benton
Hope’s Corner
Adams
Benton
West Frankfort
Marion
Little Egypt Fly-in canceled at Mount Vernon airport
The fifth annual Little Egypt Fly-in and Veterans Reunion scheduled for Saturday at Mount Vernon Outland Airport was canceled due to continued U S airspace closure. EAA Chapter 1155 will host a Young Eagles Rally once airspace reopens, with contact 244-3303 for details.
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Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Outland Airport
U.S
Experimental Aircraft Association
Chris Collins
EAA
EAA Chapter 1155
Safety planning meeting progresses with county officials
Williamson County Sheriff Tom Cundiff offered to draft a disaster plan outline and resource guide and has staff to prepare them. Pulley urged public access to guides. Commissioner Chairman Rex Piper announced a follow up within 30 days with local and county officials and future inclusion of state and federal agencies.
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Williamson County
Tom Cundiff
Pulley
Rex Piper
Goreville history shines in Dixie Terry book Remembering When
Dixie Terry collects Goreville reminiscences into Remembering When, a 90 page spiral bound volume from Teapot Cottage Enterprises. The book reflects daily life in Goreville from early 1900s to modern times, citing Emma Redman, Dr. Alphonso Thornton, Rebman landmarks in Ferne Clyffe State Park, and long-held community traditions such as fried chicken dinners and local fairs. Autograph parties are planned at 101 Sidney Lane, Goreville, IL 62939 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Friday, Sept. 20 and 21.
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Goreville
Johnson County
Illinois 37
Dixie Terry
Stonehouse Magazine
Southern Illinoisan
Terry
Teapot Cottage Enterprises
Sidney Lane
Bradley General Merchandise
Bradley
Willis Gower
Thomas Morgan
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Marion
West Vienna
Cypress
Emma Redman
Southern Ilinois Normal University
Carbondale
Ferne Clyffe State Park
Rebman
Mohawk Springs
Pocahontas Springs
Rebman’s Park
Paducah
Thornton
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Larry McKenzie
Mark Barringer
Herrin City
Barringer
John Adams
Fwhs Foundation
Vic Ritter
Vic
Little Egypt
By Linda A. Krutsinger
Linda. Krutsinger
Southernillinoisan.com
Ben Gelman
Herrin Hospital
Harrisburg
WEBQ
Goreville Baptist Church
Bill Hubbard
Fred
Delco
Doc Thornton
Samuel Fayette Elkins
Doc
Home Office
Pie
Rockers
Auelicay
Rt. 15
Mt.Vernon
Mt. Vernon
VFW
Sligh Cherry
Centurion Collection
Curios
Legacy Clock Co
Main St
Mardale
America
Singovery
TWY
ESPNN
Wickalodeon
USA Network
Cartoon Network
ABE
Disney Channel
AMC
TBS
Lifetime
FOX Sports Jet
HBO
Showtime
STARZ
Cinemax
Move
Laing Channals
Audio Muse Cannel
Cablelink, Inc
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