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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 2001
Page
1
Charred remains mark the aftermath as a camper and a pickup truck are among the victims of a wildfire in Weaverville California. Residents had fled a day earlier and returned Wednesday to survey damaged homes as the blaze surpassed 2000 acres.
Bob Hope 98 is in Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank after a breathing difficulty led to a diagnosis of mild pneumonia. Publicist Ward Grant says Hope is responding to treatment, stable, and could be home in a few days. he previously recovered from a gastrointestinal bleed last summer.
A weather notice reports a chance of showers today with a high in the mid 80s and tonight mostly cloudy with a low around 70. Friday brings likely showers, with highs in the mid 80s and lows in the mid 60s. Subscription details follow.
Gov George Ryan announces a 7.7 million package to open Liberty Coal Co. mine at the Brushy Creek site near Harco southwest of Galatia. State 3.2 million plus USDA-backed loans totaling 4.5 million finance the project as officials stress coal industry support and local jobs.
Southern Illinois faces a coming educator drought as baby boomers retire, with up to 40 percent of teachers potentially leaving by 2005. Districts compete for scarce hires as openings arise, especially in science and special education, while salaries and relocation affect staffing across Franklin Williamson and neighboring counties.
East Coast team Maximum Velocity Bicycle and Inline Stunt Team performs aerial feats in Du Quoin. George Hoernig from New Jersey and Chris Hald of Massapequa recount starting with bikes, chasing tricks, and joining sponsors. They say they get paid to do what they love, despite parental concern.
A community theater marks two decades of performances and local cultural impact as volunteers celebrate the Stage Company's 20th anniversary. The milestone highlights ongoing productions, volunteer programs, and local partnerships with schools and sponsors.
After more than 60 years the Navy rewrote the USS Eagle PE 56 loss line from a boiler explosion to enemy attack. Survivor Harold Petersen confirms the torpedo hit near Portland Maine, killing 49 sailors on April 23 1945, two weeks before Germany’s surrender. The ruling grants Purple Hearts to the dead and wounded. Petersen recalls the blast and its long unresolved truth.
Larry J. Hackethal, a Cobden village trustee since 1987, is charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse along with aggravated battery and battery for allegedly touching a teenage girl on Sept 2, 2000 near U.S. 51. His attorney calls the accusations false and says he will plead innocent and seek acquittal.
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