Snowstorm Slammed Buffalo After Mild Start
Buffalo endured one of its heaviest snowfalls as a Christmas Eve storm dumped over two feet of snow on top of near record depths. Streets offices and the airport shut down. at least one traffic death is reported as totals rise to more than four feet in many areas since Monday. Travelers stranded at the Buffalo airport quote the season’s contrast with Florida.
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Weather snapshot with cloudy skies and chilly highs
Mostly cloudy today with highs 40 to 45. Tonight remains cloudy with lows 21 to 26. Friday brings partly sunny skies with highs around 30 and lows 10 to 15. Details on 12. Subscribe line and online service provided.
Union fights privatizing state prison cafeterias
The AFSCME union warns privatizing cafeterias and commissaries would violate the Private Correctional Facility Moratorium Act and threaten 800 to 1,000 jobs. Gov. George Ryan cites $2 million in yearly savings as part of a broader $485 million budget cut plan, while aides say layoffs cannot be ruled out and that the goal is to avoid them.
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Wanda Taylor
Murphysboro man bond set in Carbondale shooting case
Robert Jackson, 22, of Murphysboro, faces attempted murder and two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm after a 12:52 a.m. Wednesday shooting in Carbondale that left Kameron Allison, 17, head injuries, and Ricardo Woods, 20, leg wound. Bond set at 250000. Jackson arrested by Murphysboro police.
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Bost seeks Simon aid to fund fire protection tax
Springfield report shows state Rep. Mike Bost pushing a revenue measure for Makanda and Carbondale townships fire departments. Makanda chief Al Yancey urged contacting Paul Simon, then senator, who backed the plan after a Senate tweak. Simon called, endorsing the idea.
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Bush praises Pulley’s Barbecue at Marion stop
George W. Bush spoke to thousands of Williamson County Republicans at the Williamson County Airport on October 6, 2000, highlighting tax relief education and Social Security. After the speech, staffers enjoyed sandwiches from Pulley’s Barbecue in Marion before boarding a campaign plane.
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Outdoors PONY CLUB High school basketball heats up
The Pony Club season heats up as area high schools showcase tense hoops action. Bracket play and rivalries tighten standings while players push for standout performances and college attention.
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