Killer in Stephens case found dead in Perry County jail
Carl Dane, 19, confessed murderer of 15 year old Sidnee Stephens, was found dead Friday in his Perry County Jail cell. State police say no foul play is suspected as the investigation continues. Dane pled guilty to the July 2010 murder and was to begin a 60 year sentence at Menard, with the case tied to the Pinckneyville area group known as the P Town Saints.
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Sidnee Stephens
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Stephens
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P’town Saints
Fresh vegetables to grace Unity Point School lunch week
Sylvia Smith of Southern Illinois University Carbondale secured a $13,000 USDA Illinois crop grant to purchase tomatoes zucchini corn onions peppers and green beans and a food processor for Unity Point School. The produce will be served at lunch during October agriculture week and a graduate student will teach third graders about nutrition and lead a tour.
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Ciinema
Sylvia Smith
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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Illinois Department of Agriculture
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Local farms supply school kitchen for fresh meals
Bass Farms provides produce as Pam Robbins and Becky Golden process tomatoes for marinara sauce while chopped zucchini and shredded zucchini bread prepare side dishes. Onions and peppers will flavor soups and sauces. In-house cooking aims to ensure safe, fresh meals and teach students the value of local farms.
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Bass Farms
Pam Robbins
Becky Golden
Robbins
Golden
Outfoxed by foxes Marion asks how to handle red critters
In Marion, a group of red foxes has moved into several neighborhoods. Officials say the foxes are protected, limiting control options. The issue has drawn attention in a north central district, prompting residents to seek guidance as authorities balance safety with wildlife protection. See foxes page 3A.
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Marion
Stephen Rickers
Bob Butler
North Central
SiU appoints Alexis Mihelich as women’s golf coach
Southern Illinois University Carbondale names Alexis Mihelich, 29, from Chicago Mihelich State to lead the Saluki women's golf program amid department-wide discussions about the athletic environment.
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Southern Illinois University
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Saluki
Inspiring Women Gala Cancelled at SIUC This Year
The Inspiring Women Gala will not occur this year at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. SIUC Chancellor Rita Cheng directs endowment funds to be distributed in perpetuity, funding two $5,000 scholarships annually from a about $30,000 endowment. Former co chair Marlene Dietz laments the end of the program, noting no agreement with the administration. The endowment has funded $182,000 in scholarships over seven years.
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SIU Foundation
Marlene Dietz
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