Doctor and detective duo chronicle Zeigler history in photos
Zeigler residents Patton and Null compile more than 250 images tracing the mining town from a camp to a 1930s era community of 5500. They uncover three coal mines, a company store and a local hospital, storing scans on CD for display at the Zeigler Public Library. They plan a follow up on local folklore titled Rumor Has It.
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King’s
Illinois 148
Zeigler
Patton
Null
Null and Patton
Franklin County
Zeigler No
Bell & Zoller Coal
Zeigler Public Library
Allan
Doctor
Ray
the Doctor and
the Detective
Carbondale trims grants amid budget pressure
City budget at about 39.1 million holds undesignated reserves above seven million as Council approves 234,101 for community groups. Mayor Dillard cites tenuous finances and census fears. lone no vote by Cole. Groups received varied increases, including New Zion 25 percent and Carbondale Junior Sports 133 percent.
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Cole
Carbondale
Jeff Doherty
Doherty
Neil Dillard
Dillard
Kelly Cichy
Women’s Center
Community Services Board
Southern Illinois Regional Social Services
the Women’s Center
Carbondale Main Street
Carbondale Community Arts
E Abundant Health Resource Clinic
Good Samaritan Ministries
the Science Center
New Zion Food Program
E Carbondale Junior Sports
Carbondale Lions Club
Southern Sustainability
Mine closed after methane fire at Big Ridge No. 2
The Big Ridge No. 2 mine east of Harrisburg was shut down after a methane fire in a sealed section Friday. No injuries were reported as workers and IDNR monitors evaluate the site. Ardlar officials declined to comment. The mine will stay closed until safety conditions allow reentry.
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Harrisburg
Saline County
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Big Ridge No. 2
IDNR
Carol Knowles
Big Ridge
Ardlar
Warning Issued After Woman Chased at Taco John’s Carbondale
Carbondale police urge vigilance after a Taco John’s employee was chased into the restaurant at 4:19 a.m. by a male suspect described as about 5 feet 9 inches, muscular, wearing a black jacket with a blue hood. He pounded on the door before fleeing. officers will warn local business staff about dangers.
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Carbondale
Taco John’s
Walnut St
Dan Reed
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Larry McKenzie
Raymond Null
Allan Patton
Bruce
Modern Tile & Carpet, Inc
Industrial Park
Daniel R. Brown
Dr. Brown
Ry Eves
America
Oua
Miller
Jeweler
Marion
Travis Deneal
Local
Union Planters Bank
Unionplanters.com
Union Planters
FDIC
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