Girard NewsLocal news for Girard, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Job fair draws laid-off miners- February 22, 2008 "To me, that should account for something" Inclement weather didn't stop many laid-off mine workers and others from embracing the chance to look into new career options Thursday. via Alton Telegraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/girard-il/2008/02/job-fair-draws-laid-off-miners?fromrss=1 Macoupin committees to take up budget cuts- February 16, 2008 "We have some work to do and I think we can do it" Committees of the Macoupin County Board will soon begin to meet and discuss Chairman Andy Manar's proposals to get the county out of its financial bind. via Alton Telegraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/girard-il/2008/02/macoupin-committees-to-take-up-budget-cuts?fro... Macoupin scrambles to address budget crisis- February 14, 2008 "Sometimes it takes a crisis for people to think about serious ways to change things" A series of extraordinary measures will be laid out today to Macoupin County Board members to address the county's growing budget crisis. via Alton Telegraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/girard-il/2008/02/macoupin-scrambles-to-address-budget-crisis?fr... |