Williamson County Fair veteran recalls 145 years of memories
Marion resident Tom Throgmorton, a near-regular since 1926, recounts the Williamson County Fair’s evolution from crowded tunnels and grandstands to smaller crowds today. He recalls trains carrying carnival rides and circus props, 1950s barbecue tents, and once famous nude adult shows that are now gone as the fair marked its 145th anniversary.
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Marion
Tom Throgmorton
Goreville
Throgmorton
Williamson County
Weather outlook with storms possible today and Sunday
The forecast shows a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms today with highs in the mid 80s. Tonight and Sunday also carry a 40 percent chance of storms. Subscription information provided: 800 228-0429 option 2 and 24/7 online at southernillinoisan.com.
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Carbondale teen alleges date-rape incident arrests made
A 15-year-old girl told authorities she was drugged and raped in Carbondale. David White, 20, of rural Jackson County was arrested on criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual abuse, and unlawful restraint charges after allegedly slipping a substance into her soda. Bail was posted and his Aug. 29 court date set.
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David White
Jackson County
Sheriff's Deputies
Perseids meteor shower peaks this weekend over Carbondale
fragments of Comet Swift-Turtle drift toward Earth as the Perseids reach peak this weekend. Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois notes meteors burn about 40 to 60 miles high at 25 miles per second.
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Perseus
Solar System
Bless
Perseid Meteor Shower Seen Over Joshua Tree Park
Astronomer Wally Pacholka captures the Perseid meteor shower from Joshua Tree National Park California on August 11 1999 highlighting bright trails across a desert sky and a clear Milky Way backdrop for AstroPics dot com.
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AstroPics.com
Joshua Tree National Park
California
Perseids Viewing Tips For Best Meteor Show
Get away from city lights to view the Perseids. Stay up late and watch after midnight with prime hours between 3 and 5 a.m. Sunday. Bring a reclining chair or blanket and pillow for comfort and allow meteors to appear anywhere in the sky while you look up.
Sky Watchers Gather At Crab Orchard Refuge
The Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois invites sky watchers to meet at 9 30 p m Saturday at the amphitheater inside the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge environmental education complex on Pigeon Creek Road. Turn at the visitors center south of Illinois 13. Sara Bean.
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Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Pigeon Creek Road
Illinois 148
Illinois 13
Calendar and classifieds section scattered notes
A catalog-like entry lists sections such as Classifieds 4C Connnc eses sciences 10A CrosSword 4C Nation 3B Faith & Values 1C Lottery 2A Movie 4B Sound Off 4A State Sports 1D Seats 3D Television 10A World 3C Weather 12A. The scan shows a newspaper page placeholder with multiple column headers and section labels rather than a continuous article.
Perseids meteor shower needs comfy chair not gear
Sara Bean notes watching the Perseids requires only a clear dark sky and patience. Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois president Don Bless suggests a comfy chair and insect repellent for a pleasant view, with open areas like fields or lakes best for observing meteors.
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Carbondale
Don Bless
The
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Bless
Carbondale Man Fights $2500 Door Fee for Apartment
A 21 year old Carbondale man balked at paying a $2,500 entry fee before moving into an apartment. The report by Karen Binder notes the man’s frustration with the landlord’s demand as described in Southern Illinoisan.
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Carbondale
Carbondale Rental Market Beats US Averages in 2000 Census
In Carbondale SIU Carbondale hosts 7121 rental units versus 2860 owner occupied homes. With 71.3 percent of housing rented the town rivals others in the region for rental density. Officials question census vacancy figures and timing. The area faces a student dominated market and a high rental vacancy reading.
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Carbondale
SIUC
Don Monty
Monty
Coming Sunday in the Southern Illinoisan
Weekly Sunday issue teaser previews upcoming features and columns in the Southern Illinoisan. Highlights and recurring content are announced for readers planning their weekend edition.
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