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'As long as it takes' IBEW workers protest hiring practices during construction of new FedEx facility in Marion

MARION -- Over 150 local union workers gathered at the site of a new FedEx facility under construction in Marion on Tuesday morning. According to a statement released by Tate Wright, the Business Manager for Local 702 of the IBEW, local union employees are upset that Gaylor Electric is not employing local workers at the project.
BY HOLLY KEE Jun 28, 2022 6:31 PM
JC Fireworks Spectacular attracts hundreds

Jun 28, 2022 6:31 PM
Two hurt in Saturday motorcycle crash

ZEIGLER -- A Marion man and his passenger were airlifted to a hospital following a motorcycle crash on Saturday. Franklin County deputies responded to a motorcycle crash on State highway 148 and Prairie Creek Lane at around 10:15 p.m. on June 25.
STAFF REPORT Jun 28, 2022 6:31 PM
Marion K of C readies for July 4 celebration

MARION -- The Marion Knights of Columbus will open its annual festival to celebrate America's Independence Day on Friday. This year's celebration is set for July 1-4 on the K of C grounds and will feature a carnival, live music, food vendors, helicopter rides, and fireworks.
STAFF REPORT Jun 28, 2022 6:31 PM
Election Day

Jun 28, 2022 6:31 PM
Community gathers for Lance

Jun 28, 2022 6:31 PM
Marion council affirms four zoning issues

MARION -- The Marion City Council on Monday night affirmed the zoning board of appeals' approval of four cases, including a zoning change to allow for the development of small, single-family homes and a special use permit for a home-based therapeutic and medical massage practice. Commissioner Doug Patton said he attended the recent zoning board meeting, and that he had unanswered questions about the planned housing development on six parcels south of College Street, between Monroe and Holland. "I need more information to make a solid call."
BY CURTIS WINSTON Jun 28, 2022 6:31 PM
Lane closures ahead: Chester Bridge repairs begin July 5

Motorists traveling across the Mississippi River Bridge at Chester will find slow going in the coming months. The state of Missouri will begin repair work on the bridge pavement along with some minor steel work beginning July 5, with completion expected by December.
By Don Berry Jun 28, 2022 4:43 PM
Chester Municipal Band opens summer concert series

The Chester Municipal Band is back for its 2022 Summer Concert Series. A rich tradition continues this summer as it has for more than 75 years.
BY JIM BEERS Jun 28, 2022 4:34 PM
Celebrate Fourth with 'Liberty Bell of the West'

The public is invited to attend the 52nd annual patriotic ceremony celebrating our nation's independence at 1 p.m. Monday, July 4, at the Kaskaskia Bell State Memorial on Kaskaskia Island.
Submitted by Illinois Department of Natural Resources Jun 28, 2022 4:33 PM

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