Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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The roller coaster ride to recovery

Allie Byrd refuses to give up By Lindsey Rae Vaughn, The Vienna (IL) Times Allie Byrd was settling into life after high school, working her job as a CNA. A simple act of purchasing donuts from a Casey’s gas station in Vienna, Illinois, charted a course for a difficult life. …

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New ambulance arrives in Vienna

The Johnson County Ambulance Service will soon have a new ambulance in its fleet. A 2015 Ford 4×4 Trauma Hawk has arrived and is waiting for the installation of radios, other medical equipment, and an inspection from IDOT. Ambulance service coordinator Wendi Bailey said the new unit should be in-service …

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Kimberly Kay Johnson – Obituary

Kimberly Kay Johnson, 49, of Goreville, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 at her home. Kimberly was born on September 22, 1965 in Herrin to Jerry and Darla (Hinckle) Johnson. Kimberly had a wonderful personality and loved people.  She was very musically inclined and loved any beach.  She enjoyed spending time with …

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Francis, Ross, Brinkley to compete in rodeo finals

Johnson County will be well represented at the National High School Rodeo Finals again this year. Three Johnson County cowboys have advanced to compete with the best of the best in Rock Springs, Wyoming next month. Tucker Francis, son of Keith “Weiner” and Joey Francis of Tunnel Hill, Tyler Brinkley, …

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Johnson County Youth League play in full swing

By Lucas Wright Summer is here and that means that summer league baseball, softball and tee-ball are in full swing in Johnson County. Since mid-May, the Johnson County Youth League has been the centerpiece for many families and their children’s three-month break from school. The ballpark in Vienna has begun …

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Vienna High School completes restructuring of administration

Vienna High School superintendent Joshua W. Stafford has finalized plans with the board of education in restructuring the administrative team at the school.  Stafford is serving as the superintendent/principal and has named two individuals to serve as deans administering instruction and students. Both dean positions were unanimously approved by the …

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Schapmire’s preliminary hearing on murder charges held Monday

Dennis Schapmire, of Ozark, IL, appeared Monday morning, June 15, in Johnson County court before Judge James Williamson for his preliminary hearing on murder charges. He is being charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the death of his father Nicholas G. Schapmire. Nicholas Schapmire died May 16, 2015, …

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Michael J. Moore – Obituary

Michael J. Moore, age 70 years, a resident of rural Vienna, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 14, 2015, at 4:47 PM at Kindred Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Mike was born April 4, 1945 in Lynn, Massachusetts.  He was the son of Thomas and …

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Michael J. Moore – Death notice

Michael J. Moore, age 70 years, a resident of rural Vienna, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 14, 2015, at 4:47 p.m. at Kindred Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Saturday morning, June 20, 2015, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 2020 State Route …

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Steve Webb elected to national board

Dr. Steve Webb superintendent of Goreville Community Unit School District #1, has been elected to the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) Governing Board.  AASA serves as the “national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill” and is located in Alexandria, Virginia. He begins his term this …

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