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Smith enters race for 118th Illinois House District
MARION, Ill. (WJPF) — The Vice Chairman of the John A Logan College Board of Trustees is seeking higher elected office. Aaron Smith kicked off his campaign in Marion Tuesday as a Republican candidate in the 118th House District. Smith is also a partner in Smith Hafeli Inc., a commercial... Read more
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Southern Illinois Made Expo bumped to next year because 'it's just now realistic now'
Illinois state Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) and the Southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce have postponed Southern Illinois Made Expo due to concerns related to COVID-19. An uptick in cases through the southern Illinois region prompted Fowler and the Chamber to postpone the event which was originally scheduled to take place on Oct. 9 and 10 at the Marion Pavilion, Harrisburg Register reported. Read more
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Two professional licenses issued in Marion during August 2021
Two professional licenses issued in Marion during August 2021, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). IDFPR is composed of several agencies, bureaus and commissions that influence business growth and job creation through regulation. Licenses issued during August. License HolderLicense TypeLapse DateIssued Date. Mason Alexander Childers,... Read more
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Annies Beat Marion In Prep Tennis
In prep tennis, Centralia beat Marion 6-3. Winning for the Annies in singles was Ali Kessler, Avery Mayer, Maddy Francois and Addy McDonal. Doubles winners were the teams of Marie Mann and Kessler, McDonal and Francois as well as Maddi Dailey and Olivia Neudecker who won the extra match. The Annies are 4-4 on the year and 1-1 in the South 7. Read more