Teens held in car theft spree in Franklin County
Two Mourtt Vernon teenagers, ages 14 and 15, are in Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center after an alleged vehicle theft spree. They allegedly stole five vehicles from Mount Vernon Zeigler and West Frankfort between Sunday and Tuesday and were linked to a hit-and-run on River Road between Royalton and Zeigler.
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Gentry Named County Board Chair For Second Year
Williamson County Board chose Brent Gentry to serve as chair again after nominations by Bob Barnett. Gentry, a Democrat, said he is honored and will prioritize building a new county jail, praising the board’s nonpartisan cooperation and aiming for continued progress for county residents. John Homan
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Postal Service urges customers to clear walkways after snow
The United States Postal Service asks customers to keep walkways steps and sidewalks free of snow and ice to protect mail carriers. In rural areas customers should clear the area in front of mailboxes after snowplows pass to allow safe access for delivery vehicles. On unplowed secondary roads mail delivery may be impossible.
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Du Quoin hospital unveils 7.7 million expansion
Marshall Browning Hospital opened a 22 000 square foot addition in a ceremony for physicians volunteers donors and staff. The wing adds 25 private patient rooms with private baths four with direct nurse observation a new surgical endoscopy pre and post op area an expanded lab pharmacy and rehab space awaiting state approval.
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Pam Logan
Laurie Kellerman
Red clothing boxes pop up regionwide despite questions
A West Chicago textile recycler USAgain places red boxes labeled clothes and shoes in Carbondale De Soto Pinckneyville and Murphysboro. Host businesses gain visibility not profits while schools churches and nonprofits earned over 60000 last year.
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Green Party campaign swing through Carbondale with McKinney
Green Party candidates continue a Carbondale tour as Cynthia McKinney arrives to campaign for the party's presidential bid. The party holds its first statewide primary on February 5, 2008, with rivals Jared Ball Howie Hawkins and Kent Mesplay also seeking the nomination.
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New York
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Mount Vernon couples face child abuse trials
In Mount Vernon, two couples face jury trials on child abuse charges. Scott Petersmarck, 33, and Teresa Petersmarck, 23, are accused of striking their child resulting in broken bones. Madson Ladd, 26, and Tyrone Jackson, 37, face allegations of beating Ladd’s children with belts and extension cords.
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Thai public health officials visit Carbondale for exchange
A Thai public health delegation toured Memorial Hospital of Carbondale and met with Southern Illinois Healthcare officials as part of a broader fact finding mission. They aim to model a national community college system to train nurses and medical assistants, focusing on occupational therapy and surgical assistant training alongside electronic records. The visit was organized by SICCM to foster ongoing international collaboration and learning.
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