Head-on crash in Perry County kills woman
Chasity L. Baker 26 of Herrin died in a head-on collision on Old Du Quoin Road near Eastgate Estates. Eugene T. Rodely 17 and Amber Knapp 17, both of Du Quoin, suffered minor injuries. passenger Kirstan Innis 17 had minor injuries. Rodely cited for improper lane usage. Baker funeral arrangements with Parker-Reedy in West Frankfort.
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Chasity L. Baker
Herrin
Old du Quoin Road
Eastgate Estates Road
Illinois State Police District 13
du Quoin
Baker
Eugene T. Rodely
Kirstan R. Innis
Marshall Browning Hospital
Rodely
Amber A. Knapp
Parker-Reedy Funeral Home
West Frankfort
Three poets plan benefit for homeless shelter in Carbondale
Three poets Patrick T Randolph Kathy Cotton and Thomas Leverett read from 7 to 9 p m Wednesday at Longbranch Coffeehouse Carbondale to support Good Samaritan House. Also notes on a Washington County crash involving Harry T Garner and Illinois tax credits update.
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Longbranch
E. Jackson St
Carbondale
Good Samaritan House
Patrick T. Randolph
Kathy Cotton
Thomas Leverett
Randolph
Cotton
Illinois State
Leverett
BBQ Behind Bars fundraiser supports Williamson County K9 unit
Crime Stoppers hosts BBQ Behind Bars at the Williamson County Jail on Feb 18 from 11 am to 7 pm with meals by 17th Street Bar and Grill and desserts by McAllister’s. Sneak tours of the jail, kid ID cards, and a ribbon cutting set Feb 19 with tickets $10 adults, $5 kids. Proceeds fund a new K9 deputy. Deputy James Wright notes K9 Teko to retire due to injuries as a new dog is purchased at an estimated $13,000. A second rib sale fundraiser Feb 24 from 11 am to 5 pm at the sheriff’s office offers slabs for $20 with contact details provided.
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Marion
Williamson County
17Th Street Bar & Grill
McAllister’s
Sheriff’s Department
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office
James Wright
Teko
Wright
Sheriff's Office
Southern Illinois Boat and Fishing Show attracts record crowd
The fifth annual show at The Pavilion drew 650 visitors in the first three hours on Friday evening with a packed Saturday as parking filled. Vendors rushed to secure space while Colby Simms and Illinois DNR biologists spoke to outdoors enthusiasts, and proceeds benefit youth charities.
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Alan Rogers
the Southern
Southern Illinois
City of
Marion
Shannon Johnson
Williamson County Tourism Bureau
Tourism Bureau
Johnson
Colby Simms
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Fisheries
THE
Robert Nosbisch
Collinsville
Carbondale Council Eyes Funding For 15 Agencies
Carbondale City Council meets Tuesday to discuss budget requests from community groups for FY2013. Fifteen agencies that received FY2012 funding seek continued city support, including Boys and Girls Club and SIU Sunset Concerts along with arts, transit, museum, and social service groups.
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Boys and Girls Club of
Carbondale
Carbondale Community Arts
Carbondale Main Street
Good Samaritan Ministries
Science Center
Southern Illinois
Women’s Center
I Can Read
Jackson County Mass Transit
Saluki Express
SIU Sunset Concerts
Spirit of Attacks
Carbondale Convention and Tourism Bureau
Railroad Museum
Fourth LifeSavers Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Fundraiser
The event at Murphysboro Event Center begins at 5 p.m. Saturday, February 18, offering a dinner and a 6 p.m. performance of The Zombie Was an Alien. An auction, Cristando's Café catered dinner, cash bar, and Meridian 90 live music by Kathy Livingston and Curt Wilson are planned.
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LifeSavers
Meridian 90
Kathy Livingston
Curt Wilson
Southern Illinois Roller Girls ready for season opener Massacre scrimmage
The Southern Illinois Roller Girls launch their third season with the St. Valentine's Day Massacre scrimmage at The Pavilion in Marion. Doors open 5 p.m. for a 6 p.m. start. Tickets are 8 in advance, 10 at the door. The team recently completed its WFTDA apprentice program and is now a full member league, eligible for ranking and tournaments. Krush Groove, founder and co president Katy Rogers, expresses excitement for the season.
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Southern Illinois Roller Girls
Marion
Eartha Kick
Kris Schachel
Women’s
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Washington County
Harry T. Garner
Maryville
Garner
Washington County Hospital
Nashville
Linda Rush
Pat Quinn
Illinois
Illinois Department of Human Services
CEP
Center For Economic Progress In
Chicago
Economicprogress.org
Dhs.state.il
Stephen.rickerl
Thesouthern
Stephen Rickers
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
Youth Outdoor Education Foundation
Alan.rogers
Jeffrey Bazzell
Blue Ridge Roller Girls
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