West Frankfort (United States)

Type: City

Name: West Frankfort (United States)

Latitude: 37.8978

Longitude: -88.931503

population: 8,150

First reported Jun 10 2013 - Updated Jun 10 2013 - 1 reports

Crownline to lay off majority of workforce

Remove this article from International Boat IndustryAny comments?The Illinois boat builder, saying the layoffs are temporary, blames “unusual and calamitous weather patterns”Crownline Boats in West Frankfort, Illinois, says it will lay off most of its ... [Published International Boat Industry - Jun 10 2013]

Entities: West Frankfort (United States), Tom Jordan, Layoffs

First reported Jun 09 2013 - Updated Jun 09 2013 - 1 reports

Moody's Corporation

Still rough out there

Last week’s layoffs at Crownline Boats in West Frankfort coupled with downgrades of Illinois’ credit rating continue to paint a bleak picture for the area’s unemployed.Mine closures, teacher layoffs and prison closings add to the angst. And Illinois’ ... [Published Southern Illinoisan - Jun 09 2013]

Entities: Unemployment, Unemployment Rate, Claimant, Moody's Corporation, West Frankfort (United States)

First reported Jun 07 2013 - Updated Jun 07 2013 - 1 reports

Aisin Seiki Co Ltd

0607 Voice of the Reader

Sign the fracking billTo the Editor:Dear Gov. Pat Quinn: I write today to urge you to sign SB 1715, legislation that establishes parameters for oil and gas exploration commonly referred to as fracking, into law.As you are aware this bill passed both the ... [Published Southern Illinoisan - Jun 07 2013]

Entities: Aisin Seiki Co Ltd, Pat Quinn, Hydraulic Fracturing

First reported Jun 07 2013 - Updated Jun 07 2013 - 1 reports

Herrin KC to host Steak Night

A summer Herrin Knights of Columbus Steak Night is set for 5:30 to8 p.m. today at the KC Hall on N. 16th St. Steak dinner is $15, and chicken dinner is $10. Both come with all the trimmings. Burger and fries for children 10 and younger is $5. Reserve ... [Published Southern Illinoisan - Jun 07 2013]

Entities: Herrin (United States), West Frankfort (United States), Ford Aerospace, Hands of Hope (Vietnam)

First reported Jun 04 2013 - Updated Jun 05 2013 - 3 reports

Crownline lays off 206 workers

WEST FRANKFORT — More than 200 employees will be laid off, at least temporarily, from Crownline Boats in West Frankfort this month.About 206 employees will be affected, according to a news release from Leisure Properties LLC, manufacturer of Crownline ... [Published Southern Illinoisan - Jun 05 2013]

Entities: West Frankfort (United States), Tom Jordan, Workers, Layoffs

First reported Jun 01 2013 - Updated Jun 01 2013 - 1 reports

Numerous local teachers retiring

MT. VERNON – Presiding over Summersville S.D. #79 has been immensely rewarding for Superintendent Anita Hays.But the possibility of losing her pension if she waits to retire has led Hays to step down, effective June 30. The district has hired Mark Zahm ... [Published Register News - Jun 01 2013]

Entities: Special Education, West Frankfort (United States), Karen Lane

First reported May 25 2013 - Updated May 25 2013 - 1 reports

Southern Company

Local woman finds fulfillment as hospital chaplain

Z BY ADAM TESTA, THE SOUTHERN The Southern21 minutes ago • BY ADAM TESTA, THE SOUTHERNHerrin Hospital is looking for volunteer chaplains. Volunteers choose days to serve each month and then visit with patients at the hospital, listening to them and providing ... [Published Southern Illinoisan - May 25 2013]

Entities: Southern Company, Herrin (United States), Chaplain, Episcopal

First reported Mar 08 2013 - Updated Mar 09 2013 - 1 reports

Easter Egg Hunts are Growing in Popularity

Despite uncertain consumer confidence in the economy, Easter Egg Hunts and related events are growing both in size and popularity, according an increase in orders for sales for Easter related party supplies, reports Shindigz, a leading party supply internet ... [Published PRWeb - Mar 08 2013]

Entities: West Frankfort (United States), South Whitley (United States), Winter Haven (United States), Rutherford B Hayes

Quotes

Leisure Properties cites "unusual and calamitous weather patterns throughout large areas of the United States" that have cause an unpredictable downturn in the boating market

Boat production plant lays off 206 workers [Published KFVS12 - Jun 04 2013]