Noncustodial mother sought in weekend Franklin County kidnapping
Franklin County officials seek help locating three missing girls Mikayla 10 Madisin 7 and Katie 5 reported missing from Mulkey town where they were visiting their noncustodial mother Kathy L Wells also known as Davis and Waldron. Father holds custody. no vehicle or destination information available. Call 438 4841 with tips.
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Missing sisters Mikayla Madisin and Katie Davis believed taken
Three sisters Mikayla Madisin and Katie Davis were last seen at their maternal grandparents home in rural Mulkeytown on Saturday. They are reportedly with their mother Kathy Wells also known as Davis and Waldron. Anyone with information should call the Franklin County Sheriff's Department at 438 4841.
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Waldron
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Chester Bridge Repairs Begin Reducing to One Lane Today
The Chester Bridge over the Mississippi between Chester and Perry County Missouri will operate one lane from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Thursday for repairs. Motorists should plan for delays and call Shelton at 573 472 5430 or 888 275 6636 for details.
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Robbery at SIU Carbondale campus prompts police inquiry
SIU Carbondale police investigate a midnight to 1 a.m. robbery and aggravated battery on Neely Drive Lot 15 near Mae Smith Residence Hall. An 18-year-old student reported three or four males stole his wallet and cell phone before fleeing toward Rinella Field. No arrests have been made and no suspect descriptions are available.
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SIU Police Advise Students on Campus Safety
SIU Carbondale police urge students to travel in pairs or groups on or near campus and to use precautionary measures installed around campus. Officer Scott Miller noted in a campus defense class that much of the instruction focuses on awareness for women and recognizing danger.
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Southern Illinois University
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Ice cream at Du Quoin fair blends heat relief and variety
Jim Bradshaw and his wife Elaine, longtime Du Quoin State Fair vendors, shifted from selling walleye and catfish to ice cream this year. Their CrunchCreme product stands out among vendors who mostly offer cones, and they report strong business when the temperature drops after scorching days.
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Marion council seeks new finance commissioner after Boyt's death
Marion faces a 30 day window to appoint a replacement for late three term finance commissioner Bob Boyt. Mayor Butler will review a short list including Gary Turnbull Bob Owens Liz Strobel and Carolyn Swartos and decide within weeks to fill the seat until the April 2009 election.
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Sauerberg touts Southern Illinois support at Du Quoin State Fair
Willowbrook doctor Dr. Steve Sauerberg plans a 2008 challenge to U S Senator Dick Durbin and stresses Southern Illinois as essential to victory. At the Du Quoin Fair he appeared with Republicans and other officials before about 120 attendees.
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