Armed robbery suspects sought at Johnston City Casey's
No arrests have been made in the December 4 quick robbery of a Casey's General Store in Johnston City. Two armed men escaped with cash as detectives review store video and seek tips from the public. Call Johnston City Police at 983-5888 or Williamson County Crime Stoppers at 1 800 414 8477 for information and potential rewards up to 1000 dollars.
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Christopher Police Probe Two Local Scams In Week
Christopher police investigate two scams in the same week. One victim received a call claiming a $500 000 prize and asked for bank details and CDs. A second scam involved fake check payments advertised in newspapers. Law enforcement aims to resolve both cases swiftly.
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Christopher
James Trogolo
Trogolo
Today Show to feature SIUC student on December 25
NBC producers visited Southern Illinois University Carbondale to interview Alejandro Figueroa, a senior marketing major who recovered from a brain injury. The segment on The Today Show will air on December 25, spotlighting his perseverance and story.
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NBC
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Alejandro Figueroa
New Denny's to Open in Mount Vernon Dec 19
A Denny's will open Wednesday Dec 19 in the Pilot Travel Center at 4610 Broadway Mount Vernon. After the opening a grand event is planned Saturday Jan 19 with a radio remote from noon to 2 pm and children activities. Children eat free all day. The 4318 square foot restaurant seats up to 146 guests.
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Not Too Late For Flu Shots At VNA TIP Offices
VNA TIP HomeCare continues flu and pneumonia immunizations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at multiple local offices including Alton Benton Cairo Carlyle Centralia Granite City Highland Marion Metropolis Mount Carmel and Murphysboro. Medicare B covers flu and pneumonia vaccines with direct billing to Medicare. other plans including GHP Advantra Mercy Humana Essence and Unicare may be billed. Cash payments accepted for others with receipts for insurance reimbursement. Flu shots cost 25 dollars and pneumonia shots 45 dollars.
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Omaha mourners attend first funerals after mall shooting
Eight victims from the department store rampage were remembered at services in Omaha and elsewhere. Priest Rev. Harry Buse spoke of a city united in grief as about 700 mourners attended the Mass for Dianne Trent and other victims. Trent, 53, lived in northwest Omaha and worked in Von Maur customer service.邻
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Park District projects $140,000 tax revenue rise next year
Carbondale Park District officials expect about 140000 more in tax revenue in 2008, with projected 2007 receipts just under 1.3 million. Debt of 2.2 million from 1994 remains a constraint, and staff say tax caps limit revenue collection. A citizen referendum is suggested to raise taxes, as leaders warn of ongoing financial pressures.
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Carbondale
Carbondale Park District
Brian Ramsey
Carmen Suarez
Carl Flowers
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Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center
Perry County Museum hosts festive open house with sled themed displays
The Perry County museum in the old sheriff's home showcased Christmas decor across eight rooms, featuring toy and real sleds. Volunteers reported visitors enjoyed hearing from former teachers on the museum board, and fudge and cookies added cheer despite windy, cold weather.
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Pinckneyville
Schrader
Timpner
Longtime SIUC alumni leader to retire at month's end
Ed Buerger, longtime SIUC Alumni Association executive director, will retire at month end. Michelle Suarez will lead the department on an interim basis while a national search is conducted. Buerger helped fundraise, illuminated Pulliam Tower, and expanded programs linking alumni with students.
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GA United ratifies graduate assistant contract at SIU C
GA United formed after 2006 election to unionize 2 1 margin. Graduate assistants voted late Friday and Monday to approve a 10 month negotiated labor contract with SIUC administrators. Board of Trustees must authorize in January. Contract grants guaranteed academic freedoms and equal grievance rights for graduate assistants. Fields stated the rights are now legally binding.
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SIUC
SIU
Ron Fields
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Fisher and Romeo appeal housing board removal ruling
Williamson County attorney Darrell Dunham filed a notice of appeal asking the Mount Vernon appellate court to reverse a circuit court order removing Melvin Fisher and Bill Romeo from the housing authority board. The appeal follows an administrative review where Judge Ron Eckiss upheld Judge Michael Henshaw’s May ruling that found the pair incompetent and guilty of neglect and malfeasance.
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