Wizard of Oz set to thrill Shryock Auditorium crowd
Southern Illinois residents invited to see the national touring production of The Wizard of Oz at Shryock Auditorium SIU Carbondale on Sunday Oct 16 with shows at 2 and 7 30 pm. Tickets cost 24 to 54 dollars and go on sale 10 am Monday at southern tickets online or by phone 618 453 6000.
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Lightning Thought To Be Cause Of Pinckneyville Fire
Officials say the Pinckneyville Kunz Opera House and Antique Mall fire remains undetermined but witnesses reported thunder and a flash. Fire Chief Jim Gielow cited the State Fire Marshal’s office lacking conclusive evidence tying lightning to the blaze. Cleanup continues as investigations proceed.
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Rebels storm palace as Gadhafi regime teeters in Tripoli
Libyan rebels swarmed Bab al Aziziya in Tripoli destroying loyalist forces and looted armories as the siege marked the regime’s near collapse. Gadhafi and his sons remained missing amid ongoing gun battles as NATO strikes continued. A pro Gadhafi TV channel quoted him saying he retreated in a tactical move and vowed to resist until victory or death.
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State Rep. Mike Bost seeks county removal power
State Representative Mike Bost of Murphysboro will introduce a bill to empower county boards to remove appointed officials. The proposal targets counties the size of Jackson where no removal mechanism exists.
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Du Quoin fair showcases latest ag technology
The Du Quoin State Fair features more than 60 booths at the Du Quoin Expo, described by Fair Operations Director Jeff Mason as a standout display and possibly the best agricultural showcase in Illinois.
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