Pathologist denies fleeing country in Curry autopsy case
A Southern Illinois forensic pathologist disputes federal prosecutors’ claim that he fled the country. Dr. John A. Heidingsfelder says rumors and reports are false and that he has worked as a pathologist in Southern Illinois for 16 years while handling the autopsy for 19-year-old Jennifer Curry in the West Frankfort death case. The Krieger case in federal court involves alleged fentanyl involvement and the autopsy samples Heidingsfelder collected.
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Resolutions in 2008 for Southern Illinois leaders
Community leaders in Williamson and Jackson counties share hopes for 2008. Marion Chamber Director George Trammell aims for personal health and boosting Marion as a destination. Jon Musgrave seeks a permanent pavilion solution and time outdoors. Marion Mayor Bob Butler focuses on attracting new business and improving infrastructure. Brent Gentry calls for continued county growth and finishing 2007 initiatives like health care for retirees and a new jail. SIU President Glenn Poshard pledges to aid abused children and animals with civic work. Herrin Mayor Vic Ritter plans steady progress and faith in residents. Murphysboro Mayor Ron Williams aims to sustain growth through business attraction and budgeting discipline.
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Southern Illinois toast the New Year sales surge
Southern Illinois liquor stores report a busy New Year Eve with high customer volumes. At Warehouse Liquor Mart Carbondale more than 1000 customers passed through by 5 p.m. as staff emphasized strict carding after a minor incident. Spirits in Harrisburg saw non stop sales since 2 p.m. with wine champagne and other drinks selling steadily. Benton’s The Liquor Barrel described steady early sales with expectations of a late surge.
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Paducah Police Seek Suspect in Barroom Stabbing Death
Paducah police search for a suspect in the stabbing death of Massac County man Jeffrey Miller 37 of Metropolis. Miller died at Western Baptist Hospital after an early Sunday altercation at Ernie's Down Under Bar. His wife Jacqueline Miller described the incident to police. See stabbing page 5A.
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Lincoln Log reveals daily Lincoln items in 200th birthday year
The Southern Illinoisan launches The Lincoln Log on Page 4A a day in the life feature through Feb 12, 2009. The column shares trivia quotes and Lincoln related activities tied to that date in history, a cooperative project with The Papers of Abraham Lincoln and Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.
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