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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 2007

Page

14

West Frankfort revival rebrands Old King Coal Festival

West Frankfort brings back the Old King Coal Festival with a downtown spread of 15 vendors plus food stalls and a midways company. Steve Sawalich a former coal miner led the revived event now spanning a week of activities with a signature mining tribute, aided by Linda Clark and the Chamber of Commerce.

West Frankfort Steve Sawalich Linda Clark Old King Coal Committee Sawalich Midway Luehrs Oldkingcoal.com

West Frankfort incubator draws diverse startups and growth

The West Frankfort business incubator hosts nine active firms with more looming. New tenants include Heavenly Cakes and pastries owned by Chrissy Peter, expanding after moving from Benton. Other residents like Wallace Electrical and RayTech offer varied industries. Renovations and a Delta Region grant support heating, lighting, and refrigeration upgrades as firms eye expansion.

West Frankfort Steve Cook Pat Quinn Illinois Cook Chrissy Peter Benton Wallace Electrical RayTech Crownline Franklin- Williamson Human Services Roe Machines Delta Region Murphysboro Pennsylvania Midwest

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