Four injured in Buckner two car crash at Illinois 14
A Buckner crash at the Illinois 14 Jenette Street intersection injured four people. Robert Mallory, 82, pulled out and collided with Robin Blair, 39, on Illinois 14. Mallory and Blair sought treatment at Franklin Hospital, as did Blair’s passenger Leo Dickman. Katrina Fisher, 34, Benton, was airlifted to Saint Francis Medical Center. Shawanda Gostowski, 47, Benton, declined treatment. Mallory cited for failure to yield at an intersection.
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Buckner
Franklin County
Bill Wilson
Illinois 14
Jenette Street
Robert Mallory
Robin Blair
Wilson
Mallory
Blair
Logan
Franklin Hospital
Leo Dickman
Benton
Katrina Fisher
Saint Francis Medical Center
Cape Girardeau
Shawanda Gostowski
Becky Malkovich
Marion man guilty of sex offense in Williamson County case
Kevin W. Evans, 42, of 1008 Halfway Road Apt 108 Marion, pleaded guilty to criminal sexual abuse in Williamson County Circuit Court this week. Evans has a prior conviction for criminal sexual assault by force in Greene County Arkansas. Prosecutor Lisa Irvin plans to seek a five year prison term plus fines. John Homan
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Kevin W. Evans
Halfway Road
Apt
Marion
Williamson County
Evans
Greene County
Ark
Lisa Irvin
John Homan
Forby donates per diem to charity via radio drive
Illinois state representative Gary Forby donated 375 to charity from per diem checks paid for attending Blagojevich called sessions since July. He said radio stations and hosts could choose local charities. The first recipient was Franklin County American Cancer Society, chosen on Sound Off host Jim Muir program.
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Forby
Gary Forby
D-Benton
Rod Blagojevich
Jim Muir
Franklin County
American Cancer Society
Poverty action forum gathers thoughts on opportunity in Murphysboro
The Murphysboro Youth and Recreation Center hosts the Moving from Poverty to Opportunity forum from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1818 Walnut Street. Attendees can voice roadblock concerns and learn about efforts to expand access to jobs housing healthcare and education in the region.
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Poverty Action Forum
Murphysboro
Walnut St
Lundh
Logan museum launches fundraising campaign in Murphysboro
Gen. John A. Logan Museum kicks off a three year 250000 dollar effort titled Preserving the Legacy. On opening day First Bank and Trust of Murphysboro and the Murphysboro Township each gave 5000 dollars, boosting the total to 100000 dollars. A state grant and other donations complete the rest. The funds will finance a 16000 square foot addition and renovations to boost tourism in Murphysboro and Jackson County.
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Murphysboro
John A. Logan
Logan
Mike Jones
Murphysboro Township
Jones
Logan District
Jackson County
Ron Williams
Paul Newton
the Southern
Barbara Dallas
Stuff the Bus helps Jefferson County students start school right
Jefferson County community groups including the Chamber of Commerce and United Way organize a school supply drive at Mount Vernon Wal-Mart. Volunteers form a chain to fill a bus with notebooks pencils crayons and other back to school items. Mayor Chesley calls it proof of the citys heart and superintendent Settle notes 77 percent of county students at the primary center qualify for free or reduced lunch. Distribution details and contact info follow.
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Mount Vernon
Wal-Mart Supercenter
Jefferson County
Mary Jane Chesley
Kevin Settle
Mount Vernon City
Wal-Mart
Staplesbr
Mount Vernon City Park
United Way of
South Central
Illinois
Pamela Kay Schmalenberger
Squthe
Father and Daughter Graduate From SIUC Together
Carterville residents Darrell and Portia McDaniel graduate with two year associate degrees from SIU Carbondale during summer commencement. They shared classes and study groups, making a unique father daughter achievement as they walk the stage together.
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Carbondale
Carterville
Darrell
Portia McDaniel
Southern Illinois University
Portia
SIU
SIU Graduation Held at SIU Arena Today
SIU graduation ceremonies begin at 9 30 am at SIU Arena. Portia McDaniel speaks of growth and plans a wedding to former SIU football player Jonah Fore. Darrell McDaniel recalls switching careers and adjusting to prerequisites while considering a future in physical therapy with Portia.
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SIU Arena
McDaniel
Portia
SIUC
Jonah Fore
Darrell
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