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General Cable purchased in $3 billion deal; Du Quoin has company's only Illinois facility

A new logo might be going up in front of Du Quoin's General Cable plant, as the cable manufacturer announced this week that is has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Prysmian, a global competitor to General Cable. The deal is worth about $3 billion.
By Geoffrey Ritter Dec 6, 2017 1:00 AM
Armed Barbers set up shop in Benton; a throwback to an earlier time

Part real-world classroom, part morning coffee shop conversation and all full-service barbering, Benton's Armed Barbers are aiming to serve up more than just a quality shave and a haircut.
By Reece Rutland Nov 1, 2017 12:18 PM
Franklin County farmers: Exercise caution during harvest

This time of year poses the highest risk of injury for farmers who experience fatigue and stress, under pressure to spend as much time as they can in the fields. Injuries actually increase by 50 percent during harvest.
By Gay Bowlin Oct 5, 2017 12:48 PM
Delta Regional Authority invests $1.4 million in local economy

Southern Illinois will benefit from $1.4 million in new investments by the Delta Regional Authority that state Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) says will boost regional infrastructure, the local workforce and the economy.
Submitted by state Sen. Dale Fowler Oct 4, 2017 9:48 AM
Franklin County Farm Bureau: Farmers market has surprising economic impact

Last year, the Benton Farmers Market averaged 400 customers each week for 26 weeks.
By Gay Bowlin Sep 23, 2017 9:51 AM
Bowlin: Franklin County farmers turn focus to upcoming harvest

Gay Bowlin's weekly column focusing on agriculture in and around Franklin County.
By Gay Bowlin Sep 6, 2017 1:35 PM
Benton Rotary names Cash, Cooper as Paul Harris Fellows

At a recent special meeting and presentation of the Benton Rotary Club, longtime members Charlie Cash and Dave Cooper were honored as Paul Harris Fellows.
Submitted by the Benton Rotary Sep 6, 2017 1:34 PM
Benton welcomes Extreme Exigency to town

The city of Benton has welcomed a new business to town - Extreme Exigency is a full-service training academy and shooting park that has concealed carry classes, personal firearms and training, and home protection education programs.
BY HOLLY KEE Sep 6, 2017 11:16 AM
Kenny Roberts retires after nearly six decades in the trash business

Friday marks the end of a 57-year career for Eldorado's Kenny Roberts, a man for whom "trash" was never a dirty word.
BY TRAVIS DENEAL Sep 4, 2017 9:02 PM
Franklin County Farm Bureau does corn yield tour

On Thursday, Aug. 24, the Franklin County Farm Bureau finally was able to go out in the county and do the Corn Yield Tour.
Submitted by Gay Bowlin Aug 30, 2017 11:20 AM

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