Cardboard Regatta Sinks Win Attention at SIUC Event
The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta at SIUC drew crowds as underdog cardboard boats battled rough waters. Winners included Water Dog in canoe and kayak, Calibrator in second, and Def Leppard third while Titanic themed boats and a sinking contest drew cheers.
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Local bankers form new community bank venture in Southern Illinois
Dosier Elaine, a 17 year banking veteran, joins Kassy Simonds SIU President James Walker and others to launch a community bank focused on high service levels. They plan quick loans, local reinvestment, and may expand to a Carbondale building. aims for mid July sale finalization.
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Ceemco
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Wright Do It Centers
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River Run Shooting Leaves Three Dead in Laughlin Nevada
Police from Arizona and Nevada swarmed Laughlin after a 2 am shooting at the River Run motorcycle gathering. Bridges over the Colorado River were closed briefly as investigators, SWAT teams, and state archivist Guy Rocha described it as the worst casino shooting in Nevada history. Survivors recounted chaotic scenes with gunfire, casualties, and bodies near a casino bar.
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Nevada
Laughlin
Colorado River
Guy Rocha
Accuracy Hotline for The Southern Illinoisan Missing Names
The notice reports an accuracy hotline and incorrect omission of two writers in a Saturday story titled So writer claims first place in contest. Editorial page editor Mark Samuels and features writer Linda A Krutsinger received honorable mentions in editorial and feature categories.
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Mark Samuels
Linda A. Krutsinger
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