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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 2003

Page

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Marion junior high abstinence lesson faces peer pressure

Column items note school program on abstinence and resisting peer pressure for sexual activity on page 1B.

Marion Junior High

Barham conviction overturned in Illinois case

The 5th District Appellate Court in Mount Vernon reversed William Barham’s reckless homicide and aggravated DUI convictions tied to a 2000 Johnson County crash that killed prison employee Jerry Isom. Prosecution failed to prove recklessness, speed, or blood alcohol beyond a reasonable doubt. The decision may be appealed.

Mount Vernon William Barham Shawnee Vienna Barham Simpson Johnson County Jerry Isom Rochester Inn Randy Patchett Marion Patchett Edward Kionka

Circle of friends mourn Carbondale athlete killed in crash

A tight-knit group of young athletes in Carbondale, including Kelly Steinmetz, mourns after his death in a traffic crash on Illinois 149 near Marina Road. Steinmetz died after veering to avoid a deer. his girlfriend and her 2-year-old daughter were treated for minor injuries. Classmates recall his soft-spoken nature and lifelong sports bond. Kendron Lacey’s slaying is noted as another recent tragedy affecting the circle.

Carbondale Kelly Steinmetz DeWayne Kelly Kelly Kendron Lacey Lacey Hampton Webster Jackson County Monica Dame Steinmetz Dame St. Joseph Memorial Hospital Murphysboro William Phoebe Steinmetz Webster Rob Durr Curr Durr Kay Kelly Steinmetz Carbondale Terriers Sheriff's Office Illinois

Mystery surrounds Baby Sarah as three years pass

Three years after the infant known as Baby Sarah was found dead near Pyramid State Park investigators have not identified the mother or determined a cause. The 60 pound newborn, buried in Mueller Hill Cemetery west of Pinckneyville, was wrapped in multiple coverings and a Wal Mart bag. DNA tests on several women were negative and many leads were followed with help from regional authorities. The baby was born at 36 weeks gestation and AB positive blood type, suggesting the mother’s possible blood type.

Pinckneyville Sarah Mueller Hill Spring Lake Pyramid State Park Wal-Mart Carbondale Perry County Keith Kellerman

Flanagan mulls Carbondale recount after 21 vote loss

Maggie Flanagan, defeated by Brad Cole by 21 votes in Carbondale, weighs a discovery motion that could trigger a recount. Canvassing at the Carbondale Civic Center Friday opens to the public, with up to six precincts examined at $10 per precinct. Turnout reached 25 percent citywide, higher than countywide.

Carbondale Maggie Flanagan Brad Cole Larry Reinhardt Cole Flanagan Reinhardt Carbondale Civic Center Southern Hills Towers Thompson Point Evergreen Terrace

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