Feb 20, 2008 | Southern Illinoisan
Campers welcome (if they can find an open spot)Rend Lake closings burn local business owners
“I just don't get it. You can't ever get campsites, so I don't understand why they have to close anything. It's kind of crazy to me”
Rend Lake Marina owner Steve Vercellino estimates a portion of his boat business has grown as high as 15 percent in the past five years thanks to campers. via Southern Illinoisan
Hart says RLCD water rate hike was wrong to do
“I think the ones in Jefferson County are trying to do what's right for the district.”
By JEREMY HALL jeremy.hall@register-news.com WHITTINGTON - Richard Hart, disposed last summer as a Franklin County member of the Rend Lake Conservancy District Board, said the recent water rate increase ... via Mt. Vernon Register-News
Need a New Year's Resolution? Give blood
“It's a way for us to allow our facilities to be used for a good cause and to give back to the public as they have been supportive of us through the years”
Listen To The Story By MARY KAYE DAVIS mary.kaye@register-news.com MT. VERNON - If you are in need of a New Year's resolution which will help others, Garry Allison has an idea. via Mt. Vernon Register-News
Child Abuse Case In Franklin Cty
Authorities say the baby was taken to the Franklin Hospital with injuries to the face and head; then later airlifted to a St. via Magic 95.1
“His little head and face had a lot of bruises ... not a pretty sight”
A Whittington man is accused of using his fists to beat his 4-month-old son on New Year's Day. via Southern Illinoisan
Volunteers take part in 28th annual Ministerial Alliance's food and toy drive
“This takes away some of the commercialism of the holiday. Here you are helping people who need help and passing along the spirit of Christmas”
The giving season started early for the 100 people gathered in St. Joseph Catholic Church's Parish Hall in Benton on Friday night. via Southern Illinoisan
Ex-bank teller admits to embezzling money
By Danny Malkovich - Staff writer Published: Friday, September 21, 2007 2:20 PM CDT The former head teller at the State Bank of Whittington branch in Sesser Thursday pleaded guilty in federal court to ... via Benton Evening News
'Rules of Road' course is Sept. 28 Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with the West Frankfort Senior Citizens Center, is offering a “Rules of the Road" Review Course for all citizens in the ... via Benton Evening News
State s attorney calls more RLCD investigation 'absurd
State's attorney calls more RLCD investigation 'absurd' By Mona Sandefur - Staff writer Published: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 7:55 AM CDT NO INVESTIGATION - Franklin County State's Attorney Thomas J. Dinn, ... via Benton Evening News
Chamber golf outing looks to be best yet
Special to the News This year's Benton-West City Area Chamber of Commerce golf outing is shaping up to be the best ever, according to golf Chairman David Atchison. via Benton Evening News
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