Five dead as snows batter the Midwest and Northeast
Five people die in snow related accidents as a Midwest storm dumps up to eight inches. Schools shut, roads gridlock, and power outages plague the Northeast while motorist disruptions spread from Massachusetts to Maryland. New York City sees light snow. Philadelphia reports four inches turning to slush. Climate and rescue teams monitor a widening winter storm.
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Midwest
Associated Press
Massachusetts
Washington, D.C
Philadelphia
New York City
Colorado Mountain
New Hampshire
Mount Washington
Nebraska
Missouri
Kansas
Illinois
Decatur
Springfield
Peoria
Champaign
Bloomington
Chicago
National Weather Service
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Connecticut
New York
Three Convicted in Big Marijuana Ring Case in Illinois
A federal jury convicted Hector Silvera Richard Schair and Daniel Richardson of conspiring to distribute over 1000 pounds of marijuana in central Illinois. Schair and Richardson also faced counts of possession with intent to distribute and distribution, with Schair also convicted of cocaine possession. They were arrested after a farmhouse stakeout near Andrew north of Springfield, where authorities seized about 6000 pounds of marijuana valued at up to 5 million, three guns and 150000 dollars. Sentencing dates were not set.
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Springfield
Carbondale
Illinois
Hector Silvera
Miami
Fla
Richard Schair
Daniel Richardson
Zion
Schair
Richardson
Silvera
Andrew
North
School bus wreck kills five in fog on bridge near Port Gibson
A Head Start bus carrying over 30 children plunged 14 feet from a wooden bridge into a creek in dense fog. Five fatalities include four children and one adult. Dozens escaped with minor injuries, while three people suffered more serious injuries. Witnesses and responders pulled victims from the burning bus. The crash occurred on a gravel road off Mississippi 548, seven miles east of Hermanville, about 10 miles east of Port Gibson. Authorities and bystanders coordinated rescue efforts as flames engulfed the vehicle.
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Port Gibson
Miss
Dick Green
Claiborne County Hospital
Harvey Jones
Teen gang murders brother and sister over mistaken identity
Chicago officials report a Cook County grand jury indicted two teenage gang members for the killings of Joey Palmer and his sister Theresa, believed to be a case of mistaking Joey for his younger brother Charlie who wore the rival gang colors. Suspect Joey Rodriguez, 15, is sought. Reinaldo Hernandez, 19, is charged with murder and related counts. Police investigate gang rivalries and whether Charlie Palmer belonged to a rival gang.
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Chicago
Cook County
Joey Palmer
Charlie
Joey
Theresa
Reinaldo Hernandez
Joey Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Texas
Owen
Charlie Palmer
Fire destroys Johnston City home
A one story frame house at 106 W. Seventh St in Johnston City burned Wednesday night. Firefighters led by Bob Fleming say the blaze starting from entry electrical cables caused heavy structural damage and extreme heat. The residents were away. German shepherd puppy rescued as Marion and Herrin departments assisted.
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Johnston City
Bob Fleming
Robert Vanzandt
Seventh St
Fleming
Marion
Herrin
Southern Illinoisan Publication Office and contact details
Publication offices listed in Carbondale Herrin and Marion with addresses. Subscription rates shown for carrier motor route and mail, including 8 county outside circulation. Postmaster address provided and classified ad numbers.
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Southern Ilnoisan
Illinois
Carbondale
N. 16Th
Herrin
Southern Illinoisan
Southern I Isan
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Area
Marion
Ill
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Wal-Mart
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George Berryhill
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Berryhill
Teen Gang
Greg Owen
State’s Attorney’s
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