Marion High School robotics team earns Inspire Award
Wallace notes the Titans design a robot named STEVE to separate magnetic from non magnetic balls during trials. In their first year, students Braxton Spence and Erik Shively describe learning robotics, programming, teamwork, and leadership as they compete and grow toward college studies in computer science or engineering.
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County approves sick leave donation policy for all staff
The board endorses a policy allowing county employees to donate sick or vacation days to colleagues on FMLA leave. Donors may give up to five days per event, with spouses exempt from that limit. Recipients may use donated time only for FMLA approved conditions, up to the standard 12 weeks or 26 for military cases. The policy, effective Jan 1, is voluntary and administered by the county board.
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Carbondale debate over lodging tax funding and CCTB role
Debates over cutting or redistributing $120000 of lodging tax funds to CCTB and other agencies pit Debbi Moore of CCTB against Mayor Joel Fritzler. Both cite tourism trends, hotel room sales rising from 4.9 to 7.6 million dollars between 2000 and 2010, and questions about how funds boost or fail to boost city tax revenue and promotion.
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Western powers close Syrian embassy amid pressure on Assad
The United States closes its embassy in Syria and Britain recalls its ambassador as part of a Western bid to push Assad from power. Obama says departure is a matter of time while Homs faces a brutal three day assault. Activists report at least 40 deaths with many others killed nationwide as Russia and China veto a UN resolution.
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Squeezed Illinois budget tied to Medicaid and pensions
Illinois officials consider the impact of Medicaid and pension costs on the economy as Gov. Quinn plans a budget address with details on child care and veterans tax credits. The talk touched on higher education access and state information networks while addressing revenue versus cost gaps and a high speed rail project between St. Louis and Chicago. Herrin Mayor Vic Ritter warned of possible a 39 percent drop in municipal tax revenue. State Sen. John Bradley said the presentation is part of the governor's outreach to residents.
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