Area students fundraise door to door amid budget pressures
Bradley notes fund raising is a necessity for schools to afford extracurriculars. In Harrisburg, football boosters clash with arts students over a shared T-shirt sale, highlighting costs. Parents, like Tom DeNeal, say fundraising feels endless as kids balance travel, uniforms, and gear. Herrin Elementary uses one annual fundraiser to fund field trips and technology upgrades. Drake Holland aims for 110 sales, facing tough moments like rival sellers and long walks.
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Chester man guilty in killing girlfriend Frances Tobben
A Chester man was convicted of murdering his girlfriend Frances Tobben after she cried for help and was stabbed four times in the heart. Key witnesses described a videotaped confession by the defendant, with police noting his capture near Ellis Grove and the victim dying en route to hospital.
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Farm yields look strong for soybeans and corn this year
Jackson County Farm Bureau President Richard Borgsmiller says corn appears to be very good and soybeans uncertain as weather could change harvest outcomes. Prices for corn and soybeans remain around $2.15 and $5.74 per bushel respectively, with farmers cautious about market gains despite optimistic yield forecasts.
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