Murphysboro honors local leaders at chamber event
Murphysboro citizens received honors including Craine Family Citizen of the Year Jody Craine accepting for his father and Sister Mary Bede earning the Minerva award for community service She also helps with the Apple Festival prayer breakfast and local food pantry The Murphysboro Key Club earned a Community Service Award as members decorated the American Legion hall with photos spanning from 1974 to the present The club president Jayme Blandford and adviser Bob Hall praised the group for unseen work and community impact.
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Mary Bede
Chamber’s
Minerva
Murphysboro
Murphysboro Key Club
American Legion
Key Club
Jayme Blandford
West Frankfort pool donors fund children’s swim lessons
Trudy Dugger McMullan donated 500 dollars to the Aquatic Center to sponsor lessons for children who cannot afford them. The program will pair every paid lesson series with two children learning to swim, using the Red Cross program for ages 18 months to adult. Sponsorship inquiries to the Aquatic Center at 937-1665 or pollyagain aol.com.
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Frankfort
Trudy Dugger McMullan
West Frankfort
Westfield
Indiana
McMullan
FCHS
Aquatic Center
Red Cross
Rain lifts mood and farming as April ends in the region
Paducah observers note widespread showers across Southern Illinois and southeast Missouri. Farmers report irrigation use in April for the first time, while nurseries see increased traffic and customers after rain ends. Wheat growers hail timely rain that allowed early planting and promising germination after a drought scare. Local quotes reflect optimism and planned watering with rain barrels filling anew.
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Paducah
Illinois
Missouri
Nadolski
Larry Weaver
Back Achers Nursery
Iinois 37
Marion
Fishing volunteers needed for Carbondale event at Bleyer Lake
The Bank of Carbondale sponsors a May 12 Fishing Expedition at Frank Bleyer Lake for special populations. Volunteers assist with equipment, baiting, catch and release, lunch prep, sack lunches, and running duties. Arrive by 8:30 a.m. for instructions. participants arrive 9 to 9:30 a.m. Lunch and a free fish fry follow. call (618) 549-2181 to volunteer.
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Country Club Road
Midland Inn
Old Illinois 13
Murphysboro Road
Illinois
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Golconda To Host 11th Annual Farmers Market Today
Golconda opens its 11th annual Farmers Market on the courthouse lawn with hours 7 to noon, every Saturday through September. Fresh produce, fruits, flowers, crafts and baked goods will be sold. contact Main Street Golconda at (618) 683-6246 or email for booth info. Linda Rush leads events. Golconda Quilt Show and Luncheon runs today at 10:30 a.m. with lunch at 11:30. quilts on display and door prize quilt. Tickets are $10. reservations via (618) 683-6246.
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Golconda IL
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Wuat's Domine Festival Martial Arts Forum
A martial arts festival event runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Free Forum Area at SIAC Carbondale featuring demonstrations and activities. Contact SIAC at 618 453 2276 for details and participation.
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Free Forum Area
Siac
Carbondale
IDOT closes Main Street on ramp to I-57 in Marion for patchwork
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces the closure of the on ramp from Main Street in Marion to southbound Interstate 57 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. Maintenance patchwork will be performed on the bridge deck and motorists should seek alternate routes.
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Main Street
Marion
Ilinois
Riverview Terrace Fined $10,000 for Neglect and Safety Lapses
Illinois Department of Public Health fines Riverview Terrace a $10,000 penalty after residents left unsupervised on four occasions, lack of one to one supervision, and failure to prevent abuse between residents. The 16 bed facility must implement a correction plan, train staff on missing person procedures, supervision, incident reporting, and safety objectives to protect residents from neglect or abuse.
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Rosiclare
Illinois Department of Public Health
Riverview Terrace
Drug arrest at Thompsonville school during investigation
A student was arrested after school officials found marijuana in a wallet carried by a student witness who saw Simpson throw the wallet under bleachers in the gym. Police later found a small amount of pills in a plastic bag. The school locked down for hours as the investigation proceeded. District officials reaffirmed a zero tolerance policy.
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Moore
Comit
Thompsonville
Greg Goins
Kim Kaytor
Carbondale park official named new SIUC recreation head
Parrish School students gain free swimming lessons through grant funded program. Wright, Carbondale resident since 1985 and SIUC graduate, leaves park district to take SIUC recreation post. Local officials praise her leadership as they search for a replacement by June.
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Siuc
Wright
Park District
Parrish School
Foundation For
Carbondale
West Virginia
Slippery Rock College
Pennsylvania
Sally
Richard Grant
Life Center
Jeff Ratajczak
Grant
Board approves funds for sports facility upgrades
The school board approved funding for upgrades to athletic facilities and noted staff roles including Christine Rains, Marsha Smart, and John Turn as sponsors and coaches. A bus contract renewal with Laidlaw Bus Co. sought a 3 percent rate increase, about $15,000, for 2004-05, but no action was taken. The next meeting is 7 p.m. Monday, May 17, at Central junior high school.
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Christine Rains
Marsha Smart
John Turn
Laidlaw Bus Co
Central Junior High School
Today's Events: Illinois Palomino Association Show
A busy weekend in southern Illinois features a horse show at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Horse Pavilion with free admission and a 9 am start today and 8 am Sunday. Reptile outing meets at Murphysboro Ranger Station under Shawnee Group leadership with reservations required. Birding fest runs through Sunday at Cypress Creek Refuge Allin with registration materials available. Family funday at former Carbondale high school runs 11 am to 4 pm as a fundraiser for Foundation for Family Enhancement and Enrichment. Household hazardous waste collection at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds 8 am to 3 pm. A play titled Going for Broke at Christ Lutheran School gym 7 pm.
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du Quoin State Fairgrounds
Murphysboro
Shawnee National Forest
Bob Pauls
Yahoo.com
Carbondale High School
Foundation For
Erin
Morgan
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