California firm still interested in Marion hospital
A California based firm with Southern Illinois ties remains interested in buying Marion Memorial Hospital on West Main Street. Mayor Bob Butler disclosed a $25,000 earnest money deposit as sign of good faith while withholding the company name. The city seeks $1.2 million and officials weigh options if the deal falters, with talks hinting at an assisted living or Alzheimer’s center to add jobs and avoid demolition.
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Grant to aid Williamson County in meth fight expands tracking system
Williamson County officials discuss a federal grant to create a centralized computer system for police to track pseudoephedrine purchases and buyers. The pilot program aims to help build conspiracy cases, reduce meth labs, and may expand regionally. A separate $428,464 federal grant supports increased patrols, overtime, and new equipment for meth crackdown.
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Burrell Introduces Concrete Fly Ash Mine Roof Material
Presley touts a new concrete and fly ash roof support for mines, a waste byproduct from coal plants praised in Australia. West Frankfort city approves leasing space at the incubator to begin local trials and potential shipments to other areas. Local officials note the material’s promise and plan to expand usage beyond the United States.
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West Frankfort
Haunted attractions near opening night with charity support
Haunting events run Halloween night and last two Sundays with 7 pm to midnight tours and family nights. Owner Winkleman, a longtime Halloween fan, says shows are adult oriented with four new buildings and substantial prop investment. He donates part of earnings to Lake of Egypt Fire Department’s Cadet Fire College. Also, Bandy’s Pumpkin Patch in Johnston City offers non haunted fun, pumpkin patch activities, a giant corn maze themed after the Southern Illinois Miners logo, open 9 am to 6 pm through October 30.
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Southern Illinois Miners
One-Vehicle Crash Leads to Improper Lane Citation
George Overturf, 59, of Benton, was cited for improper lane usage after a one vehicle crash on Illinois 15 near Orchard Road. He overcorrected after leaving the shoulder, was hospitalized with minor injuries, and the incident occurred around 1 12 p m Wednesday.
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Benton
Overturf
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Orchard Road
Crossroads Community Hospital
Mount Vernon
Sparta Rotary Sponsor Field Show and Parade
The Sparta Rotary Club sponsors the 63rd annual parade and fourth annual Homefest Field Show Competition on Saturday with lineup at 11 30 a.m. at Sparta High School and a parade step off to follow.
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Government meeting notices across Illinois districts
Carbondale Elementary School board meets at 7 p.m. at the administrative center. Galatia school board at 7 p.m. in the high school library. Jackson County Insurance Committee at 4 30 p.m. at the county board office in Murphysboro. Johnston City school district policies committee at 6 p.m. in the unit office. Metropolis Police and Fire Commission at 9 a.m. at city hall. Mount Vernon Minority Affairs and Human Relations Commission at 5 30 p.m. in the municipal building. Mount Vernon Township High School board at 6 30 p.m. in the school. Perry County Housing Authority board at 6 30 p.m. 120 S. Walnut St. in Du Quoin. Pulaski County 911 board at 6 30 p.m. at the courthouse in Mound City. Saline County Board at 7 p.m. at the courthouse in Harrisburg. Saline County Budget Finance Committee and Claims Committee at 6 30 p.m. at the courthouse in Harrisburg.
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Coming CPR workshop and events at SIUC and area
CPR workshop at 7 30 p m Friday in the Illinois Room SIUC Victor Correa Memorial with basic instruction. Flower show Friday Saturday at University Mall Carbondale features competitive designs including preschool to 18 seminar on horticulture. Fundraiser for American Heart Association in Murphysboro 5 p m Saturday at the American Legion in memory of Jim Weber. Most accioli dinners seven dollars adults four dollars under 15. Auction 7 p m over 100 items with Hits for Hire DJ raffles 50 50 grab bags Regina Jones 687 2138 Hula Hoops 1 2 p m Saturday Craft Shop SIUC make your own hoops provided piping duct and electrical tape ten dollars.
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Cobden woman Juanita Casper 84 dies in Carbondale
Juanita June Casper 84 of Cobden died at 9 20 a m Wednesday September 26 2007 at Helia Healthcare Center Carbondale She was born March 2 1923 in Cobden the daughter of Oscar W and Stella E Wiseman Lively She married Woodrow Casper on October 6 1945 in Cobden He preceded her in death July 17 1990 Survived by sister Lucille Biggs Carbondale three nieces Patricia Probasco Canyon Country Calif Linda White Marion Cheryl Holder Carterville nephew Gene Peterman Cambria and other relatives She was preceded by her parents husband one brother Eugene Lively one sister Frieda Dillon and a nephew George Lee Peterman Jr A member of First Baptist Church Cobden she served as clerk for nine years and worked as assistant postmaster at the Cobden Post Office for many years retiring from USPS after 33 years Services 11 a m Friday September 28 2007 at Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home Cobden Rev Dewayne Taylor officiating Burial Cobden Cemetery Friends may call 9 to 11 a m Friday at the funeral home Memorials to First Baptist Church building fund envelopes available at the funeral home
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Helia Healthcare Center
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Woodrow Casper
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Patricia Probasco
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Carterville
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George Lee Peterman Jr
First Baptist Church
United States Postal Services
Lutz and Rendleman
Dewayne Taylor
First Baptist Church Building Fund
Penrod Dies at 77 in Metropolis Hospital
George E. Penrod, 77, died at 6 20 a m at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis Arrangements are pending at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna.
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Vienna
Ava issues boil water order for West George Street
The City of Ava has issued a boil water order for the 700 block of West George Street until further notice. For more information, call 426 3521.
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West George St
SIU Carbondale events showcase culture and discussion
The campus hosts multiple events including a volunteerism conference at John A. Logan with 17 displays and $25 tickets, Tamale Fest at Old Main Restaurant with $6.75 per person, and SWIC transfer night in Belleville. Additional items include a Thursday scarf knitting workshop at SIUC Craft Shop, Café Society at Panera with a talk on The War over Iraq, and a philosophy panel on Nudism at Interfaith Center. Wolf Creek dove field shutters affect local hunting while Greenbriar opens for walk in hunts.
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