Insect Day Events At Wildlife Sanctuary And Nearby Venues
Activities include a 3 pm awareness program at War Bluff Valley Wildlife Sanctuary north of Golconda with a butterfly focus. A 8:30 pm butterfly program at Brewster Creek Amphitheater Carlyle Lake promotes Monarch migration to Mexico. A 2-5 pm bluegrass fundraiser at Wit and Wisdom Center West Frankfort features Timberline, plus a 6 pm ice cream social at Lone Oak Baptist Church Energy with Rick Neil and the Truthseeker Quartet.
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War Bluff Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Golconda
Brewster Creek
Boulder
Carlyle Lake
Mexico
Lone Oak Baptist Church
Energy
Rick Neil
The
Truthseeker Quartet
Lost Treasures of Cairo and community events aid
A Sunday program on Lost Treasures of Cairo explores industrial plants and Civil War era Cairo medical facilities at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Cairo, followed by a Stampers program for children 7 to 14 at The Science Center Carbondale. Various events include choral rehearsals auditions blood drives and meetings across Carbondale Marion and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
Washington Ave
the Science Center
University Mall
E. Main St
Carbondale
Christopher Teachers File Intent To Strike In Christopher District
Christopher teachers in the Illinois district filed an intent to strike with the IL Education Labor Relations Board as wage talks stall. About 54 K-12 teachers, part of the Christopher Federation of Teachers, will remain in class during a Sept. 8 mediation, with salaries the sticking point. The three year contract expired June 30 as classes continue and non certified staff work without a contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher
Illinois Education Labor Relations Board
Christopher Federation of Teachers
Illinois Federation of Teachers
Mark Miller
Diana Kirk
Walker lights up Du Quoin fair with top country set
Clay Walker drew a large crowd for the opening grandstand show at the Du Quoin State Fair despite heat humidity and storms. He performed hits including If I Could Make A Living Whats It To You Live Until I Die and Chain Of Love while fair officials praised the turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamela Kay Schmalenberger
Clay Walker
du Quoin State Fair
DU Quoin
Norm Hill
Franklin County Country Club
West Frankfort
Gladich
Walker
Jesus
Madigan Pushes Registry Awareness Across Illinois
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan urged residents to learn about the Sex Offender Registry. At a press conference with regional law enforcement, she outlined changes to curb offenders fading from view and to improve public access via the state police registry. She launched a campaign to boost awareness of the Sex Offender Registry Web site on the state police site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madigan
Pinckneyville
Illinois
Lisa Madigan
Sex Offender Registry
State Police
Isp
State
Travelogues return to Marion center stage
Marion Rotary clubs bring back travelogues at the new cultural and civic center marking 30 years of the series and Rotary International’s 100th anniversary. The lineup opens Sept. 16 with Return to Sweden by Dale Johnson, detailing Sweden’s landscapes and culture. Subsequent talks include The Misty Isles of Scotland on Oct. 14, America’s Amazing Places on Nov. 4, and Western Canada Far & Wild on Feb. 17 featuring John Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Heartland
James Doughty
Rotary International
Doughty
Sweden
Dale Johnson
Johnson
Lapland
Stockholm
Tom Sterling
Misty Isles
Scotland
Highlands of
Ireland
Scandinavia
Bob DeLoss
U.S
Las Vegas
John Wilson
Canada
Far & Wild
Rockies
Nahanni River
Queen Charlotte Islands
Hudson Bay
Gorham Man, 21, Dead in Friday Morning Wreck
A 21-year-old Gorham man, Daniel L. Grace, died when his 1991 Ford Ranger rolled, struck an embankment, and landed in a creek beside White Lane at 4:30 a.m. Friday. Investigators say overcorrection led to an uncontrolled skid and the vehicle capsized. Grace, believed to be returning home from work for Gilster-MMary Lee Corp, was pronounced dead at the scene by Jackson County Coroner Dr. Thomas Kupferer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorham
White Lane
Daniel L. Grace
Grace
Thomas Kupferer
Jackson County
Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation
Also Mentioned on This Page
Timberline
Wit and Wisdom Center
E Poplar St
Wyat
Choral Union
Altgeld Hall
Siu
SIUC
John A Logan College
East Wing
Carterville
Three Angels Broadcasting
Charley Good Road
Penn Aluminum
N. Second St
Murphysboro
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Old Illinois
Herrin Hospital
Refuge
Murphysboro Senior Center
N. 14Th St
Toastmasters
Ponderosa
Tami Frank
Www
Thesouthern.com
Jim Muir
Kirk
Sheila English
English
Shawneelink
George Strait
Amy Cripps
Cassie Roach
Abbey Porter
Jordan Bowlby
de Soto
Bowlby
Marla Gladich
Andrea Marie Kampworth
Gorham Man
Kristen Cates
Kristen
Cates
Thesouthern
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