Carterville duo arrested after domestic disturbance
William A. Reed 25 was charged with domestic battery for striking Mary Ann Browning 48, his mother in law, during a 911 call. Reed also faced resisting arrest as Browning allegedly struck a Williamson County deputy while police tried to remove him. Browning was jailed for resisting a police officer as officers secured the scene. Both suspects held at Williamson County jail awaiting court.
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Carterville
William A
Tony) Reed
Mary Ann Browning
Browning
Reed
Williamson County
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
Wal-Mart Theft Arrest in Carbondale
Carbondale police report Crystal L. Reed, 20, of Carbondale was arrested at 4:35 p.m. on Friday at Wal-Mart for stealing items totaling 27.49. She was transported to Jackson County Jail.
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Carbondale
Wal-Mart
Crystal L. Reed
Jackson County
SIU Carbondale Hosts Winter Commencement Dec 15
Winter commencement ceremonies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are set for Saturday December 15 at SIU Arena with two sessions. The 9 30 a m program honors agriculture applied sciences arts business education and engineering graduates while the 1 30 p m session covers liberal arts mass communications science and graduate and law candidates. In total 2134 bachelor’s degree recipients 160 master’s degree candidates and 27 doctoral candidates are slated to graduate.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
SIU Arena
SIU News Service
Delays on U S 45 Near Vienna for Bridge Work
Road construction along U S 45 northeast of Vienna will cause delays up to 30 minutes from 7 a m to 3 30 p m Tuesday December 11. Contractors will install bridge beams at the Little Cache Creek bridge.
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Vienna
U.S. 45
Little Cache Creek
State launches caregiver support network in Illinois
Illinois Department on Aging director Margo E. Schreiber announced a new program aiding family and friend caregivers. Over 100 Caregiver Resource Centers statewide offer information training and respite services, typically located in senior centers, with the Senior HelpLine at 800-252-8966 for details.
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Illinois Department On Aging
Margo E. Schreiber
Schreiber
Illinois Conservation Foundation grants seek environmental group proposals
The Illinois Conservation Foundation invites environmental and conservation groups to apply for grants totaling up to 60000 this year. Individual grants can reach 5000 with preference for projects that include matching funds. Applications are due February 1 2002 with awards announced by July 1 2002.
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Springfield
Illinois Conservation Foundation
Illinois
Illinois Conservation Fund
W. Randolph
Chicago
Beatlemania tribute at Benton Bed and Breakfast honors George Harrison
Fans gathered at The Hard Day's Nite Bed and Breakfast in Benton for a candlelight tribute to George Harrison who died at 58 from cancer. Rick Linton of Herrin, Egyptian Combo member, recalled meeting Harrison in 1963 and the group’s missed chance to play with him. Linton also spoke on Harrison’s ecology and human rights influence and tourism efforts to preserve his home.
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Herrin
George Harrison
Benton
Harrison
Rick Linton
Southern Illinois
Linton
Louise Harrison Caldwell
George
America
Eldorado
Christopher
Louise
Franklin County
Marion CPA opens Edward Jones financial services office
Wayne Tate, after 23 tax seasons, opens a new Edward Jones financial services office on east De Young Street in Marion to offer stocks, bonds, CDs, and money market funds. Zena Phillips joins as branch administrator amid training, while Tate and 30 local leaders attend a ribbon ceremony funded by 100 one dollar bills for United Way.
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Marion
Wayne Tate
IRS
Tate
Eldorado
de Young Street
Edward Jones
St. Louis
Marion Soccer Board
Phillips
Greater Marion Area
Marion City
United Way
Makanda craftsman builds artful floor drum from wood
Makanda resident Don Waddell a carpenter for 25 years used a university degree in sculpture from the University of Chicago to create a large floor standing kettle drum. His wife Freddie wanted a drum for a drumming workshop prompting him to recycle redwood and craft a functional yet artistic instrument. He soon expanded into other projects blending art and music.
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Makanda
Don Waddell
University of Chicago
Freddie
Waddell
St. Louis
City clerks wrap gifts for Herrin toy drive
Herrin City Clerk Marlene Simpson and staff plus volunteer Nancy Woodhouse and Fire Local 3251 helped Greg Haub of Family Home Health Care with his 10th annual toy drive. Firefighters donate funds and time. gifts accepted through December 21 with a 2 to 4 p.m. party and giveaway at Haub’s store.
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Herrin
Marlene Simpson
Virginia Morgan
Karla McCowen
Nancy Woodhouse
Greg Haub
Family Home
Rotary Club
Greg
Simpson
Haub
Firefighters Union
SIUC Names Dana Bachman New University Museum Director
Shirley Clay Scott announces Dana R. Bachman as SIUC University Museum director effective January 2, replacing retiring John Whitlock. Bachman, previously director at Wyoming State Museum, holds degrees in English from Aurora and NIU, and will seek ratification by the SIU Board of Trustees.
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Carbondale
Shirley Clay Scott
College of Liberal Arts
Southern Illinois University
Dana R. Bachman
Aurora University
SIUC
University Museum
Bachman
John “Jack” J. Whitlock
Larilee C. Huffman
Whitlock
SIU
Scott
Northern Illinois
Wyoming State Museum
Cheyenne
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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