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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 2002
Page
1
AP reports three tickets matched the Big Game jackpot of 331 million dollars. One winner from Georgia claimed 110.3 million, while buyers in Illinois and New Jersey had not yet stepped forward. Greenspan notes that low inflation allows delay before rate hikes. Page 5A.
The newspaper announces a Mega Millionaire promotion offering 35 000 in Mega Millionaire Money printed today with 15 000 missed by Wednesday readers. Contestants bid on weekly items using play money, and a live Mega Millionaire auction is set for July 20 at University Mall in Carbondale. Outside states party cloudy with highs mid 80s, tonight mid 60s. Friday showers possible with highs upper 70s.
The Southern Illinoisan lists subscription by calling 800 228 0429 option 2 and offers a 24 7 online service at www thesouthern com for reader access and account management.
City leaders approved up to $133,000 in the coming year for a marketing contract with Noteworthy Communications to promote Carbondale as a regional hub for education, entertainment and shopping. The move follows national publicity sparked by local coverage of the plan and building-boom optimism tied to Southern Illinois University sports success.
Herrin North Side Primary Center benefits from a dedicated PTO funding playground equipment through fund-raisers. Principal Gary Hernbeck notes the group supplements the budget and supports classroom supplies. PTO spokeswoman Noreen Martin says last year’s raffle raised $7,740. this year aims for at least half.
In Vergennes, a village of about 300, the local PTO started fundraising in September to renovate the Grade School playground and replace equipment. With no state or district support, they aimed for years but now stand well toward the goal, moving the project forward.
Marion officials describe a Tuesday morning blaze that killed 4 year old Kele Renae Norris and injured the family. Her 5 year old brother Austen alerted the others, waking adults and rescuing siblings before firefighters faced intense heat and smoke inside the 916 N State St home. Fire officials say the fire began near the ceiling joist on the east side of the first floor and is considered accidental, with rescuers hindered by heat as they attempted entry.
Shawnee National Forest faces ongoing wildlife and land use tensions amid emu sightings. Resident Sam Stearns reports encountering an emu near his Simpson home as dogs react, with others seen by his wife and daughter. Emus, flightless birds from Australia, can reach over five feet tall and possess a three-toed kick danger.
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