Rivalry Basketball Shootout Rescheduled at Carbondale High
The 2007 Rivalry Basketball Shootout moves to Sunday December 16 at Carbondale Community High School with 6 p.m. start. Admission is 5 dollars, proceeds go to Carbondale resident Brenda McVinna. Various notes list community events including a cookie sale and fundraisers.
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Metropolis
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DuQuoin Junior Women seek funds with Christmas home tour
Wyat's COMING DuQuoin Junior Women's Club hosts a 1 to 4 pm Christmas home tour featuring five decorated homes in Du Quoin. Admission is $2 per home or $8 for all, benefiting the Club and their Caring Trees program. Other community events include a candlelit remembrance at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and bereaved parents support gatherings.
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du Quoin
Caring Trees
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Mount Vernon
Anna City Council updates on lights and property deal
Anna officials report progress on replacing mercury lamps with energy efficient street lights, targeting 18 by 2008 and more through 2011 to cut annual $50,000 lighting costs. Council votes to surplus old hall and approves a land trade over a cemetery dispute with Rusty’s Home Center, while defending vacating a blocked road cited by resident Valerie Hill.
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Anna
Steve Guined
Guined
Rusty
Dave Teller
Missing video taints conclusions in fatal wreck case
Collinsville Illinois State Police say a trooper could have activated in car video during a rush to a prior crash. The tape might have supported Trooper Matt Mitchell's claim of being cut off, possibly affecting the fatal collision with Jessica Uhl 18 and Kelli Uhl 13. Video ethics and activation rules are under review.
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Jessica Uhl
Kelli Uhl
Collinsville Sisters
Brian Ley
Ley
Mitchell
Students dress for Civil War era ball at museum
Museum director Mike Jones attended in a replica Union uniform praising the event as a way to spark student interest in history. He said the ball aims to show how history shapes the modern world and plans to engage more young people.
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Mike Jones
Union
Open house at Jackson County nursing home showcases dementia unit charm
Jackson County nursing home hosts an open house for its quiet dementia unit. A lobby area features birds, a piano, and a sunlit lounge that residents enjoy. Staff say some residents remember the piano, and a door sign proclaims Home is where they love you as a testament to the caring community.
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Alzheimer's
Jackson County
Wininger
Carterville unveils new recycling center opening today
The Carterville community opens a new recycling center today with a grand opening offer. The first 50 residents who bring in recyclables receive free T-shirts as local business owners and residents express excitement about the venture and anticipated strong community turnout.
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Carterville Center
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Pirates Madrigal Feast Draws Williamson County Audience
SCAT advisor notes her son enjoys madrigal practice and camaraderie with peers. Nicholas praises the passion and teamwork. Byassee-Shore adds the high school show matches university level entertainment, urging attendance next year.
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Williamson County
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Byassee-Shore
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