Coogan and Lions relive 1996 state title win
Carterville's Christian Coogan, five years after helping the Lions beat Spring Valley Hall for the Class 3A title, gathers with 1996 teammates at Pauly's Pub to reminisce. He recently earned a SIUC degree in biological science and now pursues microbiology with thoughts of research or a future in science in the St. Louis or Chicago area.
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Illinois Wheat Forum seeks planning aid for fall planting
An Illinois Wheat Forum will be held August 16 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Highland to help growers plan for next fall. Registration runs 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. with a program from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fees are 10 dollars for Illinois Wheat Association members and 20 dollars for nonmembers.
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Liquidation at Du Quoin school surpasses expectations
Du Quoin School District Business Manager Cory Robbins said the liquidation at R.A. Wheatley School exceeded projections with hundreds of visitors buying items. The sale, at the 1916 building, is expected to net more than 7,000, led by kitchen equipment and stainless steel counters.
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Wheatley School surplus sale to liquidate old building
Desks and odds and ends remain as small districts show interest in purchases. Robbins notes little left, and officials expect proceeds to fund razing all but the gym and moving utilities to the gym. The site may become a parking area after the playground is removed, with 2 to 3 vacant lots possibly sold. Thousands of Du Quoin children once attended the Franklin Line Street school before the new K-8 opened three years ago.
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Jackson County Board welcomes new member
MURPHYSBORO The Jackson County Board adds a new member to its ranks, expanding the panel and bringing fresh representation to county governance.
Carbondale widow Nickel joins county board in June
Jackson County Republicans selected Dan Bost of Murphysboro to fill the remainder of Lyle Attig’s term after Attig, who had served 17 years, resigned in June due to ill health. Nickel, named to the board in June to succeed her late husband Leonard Nickel, is noted in the announcement.
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Murphysboro
Lyle Attig
Attig
Zones Expanded In Carbondale Enterprise Districts
The Jackson County Board approves expanding the county enterprise zone in Carbondale with two sites. Carbondale owns about 60 acres at Reed's Station Road and Illinois 13 to become a business park. A 39.7 acre site at U.S. 51 and Pleasant Hill Road will host a research park beside a small business incubator.
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