Metropolis woman killed in Massac County crash
Jennifer Rae Ditterline, 34, of Metropolis died in a two vehicle crash Friday morning after her Saab was hit as Paula G. Bunting, 56, turned left onto U S 45 from Strawberry Road. Ditterline swerved off the shoulder, crossed into northbound traffic, and overturned. Bunting faced a charge of failure to yield at an intersection.
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Massac County
Paula G. Bunting
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Strawberry Road
Ditterline
Illinois State Police District 22
Two Marion residents arrested in large cannabis raid
A Marion search at 9507 Noble Lane yielded more than 16 pounds of cannabis and an AK-47. Charles H. Carlisle and Janet L. Lawrence, both of Marion, face unlawful possession with intent to deliver cannabis charges as the investigation continues.
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SIU Eyes Performance Based State Funding Shift
Governor Quinn signed a law creating performance based funding for Illinois higher education. The plan ties base funding to student success metrics, with a commission to distribute funds accordingly. SIU President Poshard says retention and six year graduation gains could boost SIU funding. Chancellor Cheng notes committee will craft metrics.
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Pat Quinn
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Quinn
Poshard
SIUC
Rita Cheng
Allen Karnes
SIU School of Medicine students receive white coats
SIU School of Medicine students at Shryock Auditorium participated in the white coat ceremony. Dean J Kevin Dorsey urged learners to prioritize competence and conscience while stressing teamwork and patient trust as essential to becoming good doctors. Careyana Brenham delivered the keynote message to inspire the class of 2015.
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Shakese Hadley
SIU School of Medicine
Shryock Auditorium
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale
Shryock
School of Medicine
J. Kevin Dorsey
Careyana Brenham
Dorsey
Brenham
Bandy Found Guilty in Williamson County Case
Robert L. Bandy, 58, was found guilty of aggravated assault and violating an order of protection after a three hour jury deliberation in Williamson County circuit court. Sentencing set for Oct. 6. The May 25, 2010, incident at his home involved deputies firing after Bandy allegedly pulled a pistol during a domestic dispute. Deputies were not charged as prosecutors deemed their actions appropriate to avert a deadly confrontation.
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Robert L. Bandy
Williamson County
Jimmy Dean
Bandy
Chuck Garnall
Kids Kingdom to reopen at McLeansboro Park
McLeansboro plans a weekend reopening for Kids Kingdom after a May 30 fire damaged the playground. Mayor Dick Deitz credits community rebuild efforts despite heat and storms. A juvenile is in custody in connection with the arson fire that heavily damaged the park.
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McLeansboro
Dick Deitz
Quiet Fire Season Delights Officials As Dryness Grows
Field fires have been scarce this summer with cooler mornings and damp air helping prevent blazes. Officials warn that as drier air returns, the risk could rise though not to the level of last fall’s major fires such as the Oct. 19 Crainville field incident. Chief Michael Bilderback urged caution as conditions trend drier and brush fires could flare up quickly.
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Illinois 13
Michael Bilderback
Carbondale Township
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