Irish Festival dances into Carbondale for a sixth year
The Southern Illinois Festival of Irish Music and Dance returns to Carbondale for its sixth year April 26 27. It features Dana from Waterford Ireland on Friday and Bohola on Saturday with Dorians and McNulty Dancers. A Celtic Fair runs 9 am to 5 pm Saturday in Town Square with parades contests and activities. An exhibit The Great Hunger runs April 6 28 at SIUC University Museum with closing talks April 28.
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Carterville librarian Shirley Watson to retire after decades of service
Former librarian and student council sponsor Shirley Watson, a Class of 1954 graduate, announced her retirement from Carterville, reflecting on changes with computers and concerns about reading. Superintendent Tim Bleyer praised her dedication to students and school activities. The district benefited from Title 1 funds and gifts through Armstrong's estate, adding books and furniture to the library.
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Freitag Earns SIU Social Work Alumni Award
Karen Freitag executive director of the Southern Illinois Regional Social Services received the SIUC Social Work Alumni Achievement Award. The 1975 graduate called the honor a surprise and cited shifts toward more accountability and fee for service amid budget cuts. Her 25-year career spans Marc Center Mesa, SIUC Wellness Center, quality improvement at Franklin-Williamson Human Services, and roles with Gang Task Force Parents in Touch and Carbondale District 95 Board. She remains an Ambassador for the Carbondale Chamber and sits on the Community Behavioral Healthcare Association of Illinois board.
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Carterville man killed in one vehicle crash
Tracey L. Teal 28 of rural Carterville died in a one vehicle crash on Greenbriar Road north of Sycamore Road. The northbound pickup overturned, Teal was thrown from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. He owned Teal and Sons Construction and was an artist and outdoorsman. Survivors include his wife and three children. Funeral services set for Tuesday at Riggin Pillatsch Funeral Home.
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Williamson County
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Farm Resource Center closure threatens rural mental health program
Hannan states the Farm Resource Center started in 1985 to aid farmers during the mid 1980s crisis and has offered crisis intervention, legal and financial counseling through the Illinois Bar Association and cooperative extensions. He notes its culturally sensitive outreach, unique service model, and fears a 100 percent funding cut will jeopardize access for thousands, risking lost federal revenue and lives.
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