Robbery reported at Elkville bank near fairgrounds
Elkville bank robbery occurred Wednesday as State Fair preparations drew crowds of over 300000. Police shut the fairgrounds for about an hour and later narrowed searches to exiting vehicles before suspending the operation. Authorities seek up to three suspects in a dark mid size Chevrolet possibly Indiana plated. Police redirected checks to area roads and highways.
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Robbery at Elkville State Bank Triggers Fairground Lockdown
Two men robbed Elkville State Bank around 2 50 PM on Wednesday arming with handguns and fleeing with unknown cash. State police closed Du Quoin State Fairground for about an hour at 3 PM and checked vehicles until 5 PM before calling off the search. No arrests made and suspects remained at large. Authorities from Jackson County Sheriff's Office State police Secretary of State police Perry County Sheriff Du Quoin Police and the FBI assisted. Call tips to Jackson County Sheriff or FBI.
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Three WWII airmen identified from 1944 crash
The Pentagon says remains of an Illinois airman and two others missing since a 1944 B-17 mission over Caen, France have been identified and will be buried at Arlington. 2nd Lt. David J. Nelson of Chicago, Tech. Sgt. Henry F. Kortebein of Maspeth New York, and Tech Sgt. Blake A. Treece Jr. of Marshall Arkansas are among the crew recovered.
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Cairo Pilots basketball program ends after dwindling rosters
In Cairo the Black Diamond Pilots folded after years of shrinking rosters and poor results. The 10 team league saw the program fall from 36 players to under 20, averaging losses and declining town turnout. Local sentiment matched the decision as residents mourned a basketball era.
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Cairo High School ends fall football after 1920 record stretch
Cairo High School will not field a fall football team this season due to budget shifts over 10 years of declining results. Administrators redirected funds to projects including PBIS rewards, gym upgrades and hall improvements, while 160 students watch no fall sports this year and possible fall baseball or softball may return in 2007.
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