Gray A Peers History Exhibit Of a Southern Illinois Congressman
Former congressman Gray opens a museum in West Frankfort showcasing artifacts, photos, and dolls to tell his public works story from 1954 to 1988. He discusses Rend Lake, interstates 57 64 24, and JFK friendship, with Elvis and space program displays adding local heritage.
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Southern Illinois
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Harry S. Truman
West Frankfort
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NASA
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Princess Diana
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Carbondale
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New York
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Olmsted Lock and Dam
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Rend Lake
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Nixon
Elvis
John Wayne
Minerva Award honors Murphysboro businesswoman
April Schwier, owner of the Old Depot Restaurant, won the Minerva Award for community service and professional excellence in Murphysboro. She credited her St Patrick's Day and Apple Festival work and brown bag lunch program for the honor. Bob Streuter accepted the Community Service Award for United Way of Murphysboro.
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Minerva
Murphysboro
Old Depot
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Ron Williams
Franklyn Schroeder
SIU split plan faces hurdles amid cost doubts
State lawmakers clash as Hoffman seeks to split SIU upper administration. Bost says bill sits in third reading and needs 60 votes, with seven Democrats in committee backing. Critics warn costs could exceed 2 million, while officials doubt a firm figure. Hoffman unavailable for comment.
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Hoffman
Bost
Illinois Board of Higher Education
SIU
Wyat's ComING Presentation at Rend Lake College
Wyat presents St. Louis Women's Auxiliaries During the Civil War at Rend Lake College Foundation Institute for Learning in Retirement. Noon start, Room 109, Academic Building, lunch included for 10 dollars. Contact 800 369 5321 ext 213. Also Rules of the Road class May 12 9 30 to 11 30 am in Herrin. For Aging program call 618 988 1585.
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Rend Lake College Foundation Institute For Learning In Retirement
Williamson County
E. Walnut St
Herrin
Local dealer offers air conditioners and furnaces in stock
A local retailer announces limited stock of new air conditioning units and furnaces as weather remains mild. The plan hints at a promotional offer to move inventory quickly to improve turnover and reduce held units. Details on price or terms are not provided in the fragment.
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