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Former Marion official accused of embezzling
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BENTON, Ill. (AP) — The former longtime manager of Marion's water department faces federal charges that she stole more than $500,000 from the southern Illinois city. The indictment against Linda Heyde accuses her of three embezzlement counts related to her activities between the fiscal years 2009 and 2012. Heyde managed the water department from 1996 until last year, when she was fired after suspicious transactions were discovered in her department. The indictment alleges police secretly installed video cameras in Heyde's office and recorded thefts. The indictment says that afterward investigators confronted her and she admitted stealing funds. Heyde attorney John Stobbs II of Alton calls the charges "very serious" and says they "will let the process play out." Heyde's initial court appearance and arraignment is scheduled for Feb. 5. 
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Today is Wednesday, June 19, the 170th day of 2013. There are 195 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: The treasurer of Mercer County has been instructed to sell all thespecie now in the treasury for the highest premium in legal tender and to report same atthe next board meeting.
1888 -- 125 years ago: J.S. Freeman has been elected president of the Recreation Club ofthe Rock Island YMCA.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Rock Island voters will decide next Tuesday on the proposal toconsolidate with South Rock Island Township.
1938 -- 75 years ago: The Rev. Frederick J. Rolf will round out his 30th year as pastor ofthe Evangelical Church of Peace at Sunday worship services.
1963 -- 50 years ago: Dennis Kelly, of Moline High School, has been named a winner inTime Magazine's 27th annual current affairs contest.
1988 -- 25 years ago: The Martin Luther King Community Center will participate in theSummer Food Service Program. Free meals will be made available to all children 18years of age and younger.
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