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Marion wrestlers take down Pinckneyville

The Marion High School wrestling team improved to 12-2 and won its 12th straight match with a 70-12 win at Pinckneyville on Wednesday night
Dec 15, 2018 12:02 AM
Dr. Richard Philip Puckett, formerly of Marion

Dr. Richard Philip Puckett, 74, of Bloomington and formerly of Marion, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 at his home.
Dec 13, 2018 5:18 PM
Pritzker in Marion: Vocational ed 'critical' to Illinois future

MARION -- Vocational education was the focus Sunday afternoon at the Laborers Local 773 Training Facility in Marion when Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor-elect Juliana Stratton organized a roundtable discussion on the issue. The reason for the discussion was to determine the value in promoting and perhaps providing additional funding for vocational education programs in the state and to learn about the two-year training program the Laborers are presently funding on their own for 13 high school juniors from four different schools in Southern Illinois -- Herrin, Marion, Vienna and Johnston City.
BY JOHN HOMAN Dec 12, 2018 11:53 AM
Around Town: Christmas activities abound

Christmas Day is getting closer, as we look at the calendar and the long list of things to get done. While baking gingerbread boys and girls to take to our local village hall open house, I was making mental notes of all the chores left to do. I need an elf! Thanks to our daughters, Pam and Nancy, the tree is now completely decorated. The girls also helped me celebrate my Dec. 6 birthday, by inviting me to Cracker Barrel and then to Du Quoin for the Holiday Lights Fair at the Fairgrounds. Very nice!
By Dixie Terry Dec 12, 2018 11:40 AM
Marion city tax levy will remain flat next year

MARION -- The City of Marion's property tax levy will remain the same as this year's levy, as passed by the Marion City Council on Monday night. City Treasurer Steve Hale said no increase in taxes will be needed to fund the pensions for firefighters and police officers.
By Curtis Winston Dec 12, 2018 11:42 AM
Auditor says Marion city finances are clean

MARION -- The City of Marion has received a clean opinion on its finances, the Marion City Council heard on Monday night. "You are doing a good job of living within your means," Jalayne Luckett of Marion-based Atlas CPAs told the council as she presented the annual audit report.
By Curtis Winston Dec 12, 2018 11:41 AM
Marion Park District named Business of the Year

The Marion Chamber of Commerce has named the Marion Park District as its 2018 Business of the Year. "The award is appreciated as recognition of a job well done," said Jack Reed, director of parks and recreation.
Submitted by Karen Mullins/Marion Chamber of Commerce Dec 12, 2018 12:02 PM
Marion City Council looks at new TIF district

MARION -- Two inducement agreements for a developer involving the creation of a new tax-increment financing district were unanimously approved on Monday night by the Marion City Council. As presented by City Administrator Gail West, the agreements are for a developer wanting to renovate properties in the area of North Highland Avenue and Illinois Route 13, east to North Court Street.
By Curtis Winston Dec 12, 2018 11:46 AM
Five questions with ... Kenzie Camp of Marion

This week's Five Questions features Kenzie Camp of Marion
By Kristin Moore Dec 12, 2018 11:57 AM
Fairfield grabs No. 1 seed for 54th playing of Eldorado Holiday Tournament

Mules, Massac County, Herrin, Gallatin County, Eldorado, West Frankfort, Edwards County & Carterville round out Top 8 teams
By Spyder Dann Dec 12, 2018 2:43 PM

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Articles filed under Marion Republican

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