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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 2007
Page
1
Anna Jonesboro defeated West Frankfort 21 to 14 as Lucas Hileman rushed for two touchdowns and passed for another to Jake Pecord. Jon Murphy and Kevin Uhls also scored for West Frankfort in the unit.
Marion senior Matt Brown threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as the Wildcats defeated Granite City 35 to 19. Brown completed 19 of 30 passes for 228 yards with no interceptions.
Nashville's Zach Bathon scored all three Hornets touchdowns including an 87 yard kickoff return to beat the Rangers after a 30 minute second quarter delay. Lions beat Red Devils as Stephen Bleyer returned a 50 yard interception for a TD.
Jeff Collins and his Beagle Clyde were longtime fixtures in the northside Benton neighborhood. They died together in an early morning house fire on Friday, leaving friends and neighbors to remember a man described as a good neighbor and community figure.
Nick Griffith and Taylor Chance, both 16, stand with 12 friends in the end zone as West Frankfort Redbirds are introduced after delays. The teens painted LETS GO REDBIRDS across their chests, signaling a regional kickoff moment.
Illinois libraries and fire stations face mixed grant outcomes as Gov. Rod Blagojevich cuts local projects in a $463 million budget reduction aimed at funding health care expansion. Lawmakers blame political motives while officials defend prioritizing critical needs.
Du Quoin opens without Gov. Rod Blagojevich as northern storms prevent his attendance. Rednour Jr. notes the governor’s priorities. Chuck Hartke represents the governor at the fair while officials plan a later appearance after the weather situation is resolved.
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