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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 2011
Page
5
Murphysboro police investigate an armed robbery at Power Gas 1501 Walnut St reported about 10 50 p m Saturday. A lone white male, wearing a black hooded parka, ski mask and gray gloves, entered at 10 48 p m and fled after grabbing merchandise. no demands were made. tip line 618 684 2121.
Around 3:20 p.m. Friday on Illinois 3 at Blackjack Road a 16-year-old male stopped at the intersection and pulled into the path of a southbound pickup driven by a 17-year-old. A 16-year-old female passenger sustained minor injuries. All wore seat belts and were taken to Red Bud Regional Hospital. Both vehicles sustained major damage.
The Southern posts hourly online updates covering the region's news sports and weather. Visit www.thesouthern.com for ongoing coverage and current regional information.
Carbondale City Council will consider reallocating more than 82 000 in Energy Efficiency Conservation Block grants to fund a 110 000 HVAC upgrade at city hall and civic center. The balance 27 795 would come from the general fund. St Louis Commercial Trane to provide contract if approved at 7 p m Tuesday.
The Du Quoin Industrial Park, expanding with an expandable solar system to cover about 20 percent of park businesses' power, secures a $405 000 state grant and 100 kilowatts of capacity. Partners include MPP Inc Burke Tool and Manufacturing, with park growth planned despite Heartland Bakery’s closure.
Linda Rush notes holiday fires devastate families with gifts damaged and homes lost. Red Cross Little Egypt Network reports over 60 fires since July 1 in Southern Illinois, highlighting how fires destroy toys, clothing, and even toothbrushes. Executive director Sandra K. Webster urges caution with candles lights and fireplaces during celebrations.
SIU Carbondale associate professor Lilly A. Boruszkowski earned top short narrative prize at the River's Edge International Film Festival in Paducah for her film about her father foiling a clever squirrel and keeping bird food from disappearing. It also won best picture at the 2011 Decatur Film Festival in St George Utah.
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