Senator Gary Forby's Father Dies at 83
Paul E. Forby, 83, father of state Sen Gary Forby, died New Year’s Day. He was a superintendent at E.T. Simonds Construction Co for 18 years and later a coal miner for 19 years. Funeral Friday in Benton with burial at Cobden Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 5 to 8 pm. Memorials to American Heart Association or Alzheimer's Association. Full obituary on Page 3B.
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Carbondale Burglary Arrest and DUI Charge
A Carbondale man, Danny Wagoner, 51, was arrested after a residential burglary on North Michael Street. He was later jailed in Murphysboro. In a separate incident, Deana L. Ardrey, 33, faces DUI charges after a crash on Walnut Street. she posted bond and awaits a Jan. 17 court appearance.
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Homebuyer Program aids low income families in region
Officials from the Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council say the Homebuyer Program will aid about 30 families to purchase homes in the next two years. Since 1996 the program has helped over 100 area families with down payments and rehabilitation, funded largely by HUD grants. In two years it plans to disburse about 1.26 million dollars across Jackson Perry Randolph and Monroe Counties with 380 thousand for Carbondale.
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Illinois Radon Disclosure Law Takes Effect
Beginning January 1, Illinois requires residential real estate sellers to provide buyers with two radon related documents. The Illinois Radon Awareness Act aims to inform buyers about radon risks prior to contract binding, including a pamphlet from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and a signed disclosure form.
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Stone soup heats Sierra Club picnic at Giant City Park
Barbara McKasson recalls past New Year frolics at Makanda while Giant City State Park hosts the Shawnee Group Sierra Club annual picnic. This year bitter winds blow but the soup remains the star warming a crowd as attendees add ingredients to pots throughout the day.
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What's Next and New Year's Picnic At Shawnee Group
The Illinois Sierra Club Shawnee chapter lists an event What’s Next a fossil lifeworkshop at Carbondale Township Office January 10 at 7 30 p m and a Vega outing January 13 12 30 p m at Murphysboro Ranger Station Details include the New Year’s Day picnic ongoing for at least a decade with members Bill Boman Cindy Matthews Ellie Schafer and others sharing memories and goals for outreach and environmental education
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Residents asked to spot area Meskers in Springfield
The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency invites residents to help locate Meskers ornamental iron facades and storefront components. A new Google Earth map on gotmesker.com catalogs known Mesker buildings, urging citizens nationwide to find more for inclusion on the map. The ironwork dates from the late 1800s.
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Marion council to learn more on hospital sale
Marion Mayor Bob Butler says the city council will discuss the sale of the old hospital building at 6:30 p.m. today. He notes no action is expected yet but that progress continues as financial institutions move slowly this season.
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SIU Eyes Feasibility for Coal Gasification Plant
SIU officials expect a DCEO released feasibility study on a proposed 200 megawatt coal gasification plant to power the Carbondale campus and support surrounding communities. The plan, estimated at 200 million dollars, could create up to 150 jobs and over 2,000 construction roles during build.
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