Regional jobless rates fall in Southern Illinois August
Unemployment in 13 of 14 regional counties dropped in August as schools reopened and manufacturing steadied. Perry County led the decline from 10.7 to 7.7 percent while Hardin fell from 8.2 to 6.3. Union rose to 4.7 percent. IDES analyst Mike Wessell cited school reopenings and a busy utility sector plus favorable weather for construction as key factors.
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Illinois
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Union County
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Hardin County
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Truck Overturns in Randolph County Injuring Driver and Minor
Illinois state police report a southbound truck on Nashville Road in Randolph County ran off an embankment and overturned injuring Carl L. Davis 41 and Vernon A. Davis 15, who were not wearing seat belts. They were taken to Sparta Community Hospital. Davis the driver was sent to St Louis University Hospital. Rhonda Sciarra
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Randolph County
Illinois
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Vernon A. Davis
Oakdale
Sparta Community Hospital
Nashville Road
St. Louis University Hospital
Perry County Sheriff reports arrest on drug conspiracy warrant
Perry County authorities say David Farris, 39, of Cutler was arrested on a Perry County warrant for unlawful criminal drug conspiracy at 10 a.m. Monday. Farris is accused of being part of a broader drug operation.
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Perry County
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Swanwick
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Perry County methamphetamine conspiracy arrests near 505 S Greenwood Ave
Perry County deputies and Du Quoin Pinckneyville officers arrested Vaughn Bailey and Phyllis Weinhoffer both 43 for production of marijuana possession of cannabis over 500 grams and possession with intent to deliver over 30 grams. They were taken to Perry County Jail awaiting bond as investigation continues.
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du Quoin
Pinckneyville
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Phyllis Weinhoffer
S. Greenwood Ave
Fraternity Sign Stolen From Pi Kappa Alpha House
Police report a 4 by 8 foot aluminum Pi Kappa Alpha sign stolen from the Carbondale fraternity house at 408 W. Mill St. Two white men seen carrying the sign away around 4:50 a.m. on Sept 18 fled on foot. sign and suspects not located. Loss listed at $1,000.
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Pi Kappa Alpha
W. Mill St
Carbondale
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