Marion council seat contenders emerge amid vacancy
Two women are considered for the Marion City Council seat left vacant by the late Bob Boyt. Former finance and sewer commissioner Sharon Atchison may be asked to step in, while Sue Boyt, widow of Boyt, is also a candidate. Earlier, John Goss and Bob Owens were the narrowed options before a vote stalemate prompted new possibilities. A final decision awaits.
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Cobden man charged with indecent solicitation of a child
James K. Goodpasture, 45, waived preliminary hearing on indecent solicitation of a child in Cobden court. A judge denied a motion to reduce a $30,000 bond. He faces a Nov. 13 pre trial and Dec. 10 trial. Court records show a 1997 Fayette County aggravated criminal sexual assault conviction. Goodpasture remains in custody on bond.
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Krajch trial set for December in 1982 SIU murder case
Timothy W. Krajch, 62, waived preliminary hearing on four counts of murder in the 1982 slaying of Deborah Sheppard, a 23 year old SIU Carbondale student. Judge Eckiss set December 10 for trial with pretrial Nov 13. Krajch has long been imprisoned in Illinois.
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Ultimate Saluki Challenge at SIUC tests two teams
Two eight member teams gathered firewood at Campus Lake Beach as they prepared for the second Ultimate Saluki Challenge at SIUC. Fitness coordinator Lynne Thompson Cundiff said participants may switch between water and land tasks while a Tribal Council trims contestants. The final vote and champion will be announced Sunday at 7 p.m. at the SIUC Center.
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Rend Lake Cleanup Day draws 725 groups to volunteer
More than 725 groups and individuals pre register for Rend Lake Cleanup Day part of National Public Lands Day. Volunteers will work across a 20 mile area around Rend Lake including Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park and Rend Lake College. Registration 8 to 9 a.m. at Rend Lake Visitors Center. Breakfast and lunch provided.
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Jesse White Tumblers visit Marion High School
Secretary of State Jesse White and his tumbling team visited Marion High School to promote safety as new teen driving rules take effect Jan. 1. He backs a curfew shift to 11 p.m. weekends and 10 p.m. weekdays with exemptions, plus nine months of supervised driving and online access to driving records for parents.
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Jesse White
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