Marion Mayor Bob Butler discusses the decisions of the city council meeting, the back taxes purchases of the Illinois Star Center Mall, and the growth of businesses in the city.

Dr. Russell Friedman is one of the founders of the Grief Recovery Institute. Dr. Friedman joins The Morning Newswatch and joins Tom Miller for an in-depth discussion on grief, and the healthy ways to grieve.

Vanessa Sneed is with the Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County, located in Harrisburg.  She spoke with Leigh Caldwell of WJPF in the studio to talk about the organization and what they provide for the surrounding communities.