Driver jailed after fatal Franklin County crash
A two car crash at the Illinois 148 and Park Street Road intersection left Delena Sue Ramsey 49 of Mulkeytown dead and Samantha Seiler 20 of Cambria jailed on initial aggravated DUI drug possession and endangering a child charges. Sheriff Don Jones said Ramsey died from injuries sustained in the 8:30 p.m. wreck Thursday. Seiler failed to stop at the intersection, driving westbound on Park Street Road when her car struck Ramsey's vehicle and both vehicles left the roadway.
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Mulkeytown
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Park Street Road
Don Jones
Ramsey
Samantha Seiler
Cambria
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Seiler
IDOT saves millions on snow removal in mild Illinois winter
Illinois Department of Transportation reports a dramatic cost drop as milder conditions reduce snow and ice removal. District 9 and statewide figures show far lower expenditures and salt usage compared with last year, with ongoing snow season November through March. Keith Miley notes substantial year to date savings.
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District 9
Keith Miley
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Police chief reports student stole meds and three suspended
West Frankfort police chief Jeff Tharp said a junior high student stole about 175 lorazepam tablets from an out of town relative and brought them to school. The tablets were shared with four students. three ingested some and recovered. No detention center charges.
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West Frankfort
Jeff Tharp
Franklin County
Classroom on wheels aids Southern Illinois science teaching
Andrew Podoll founded Project Eco ROVER after three years of bringing field trips to schools across Southern Illinois. He envisions a classroom on wheels offering hands on lessons to engage children and help teachers integrate science into the curriculum.
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Andrew Podoll
Alan Rogers
Andrew Podell
Project Eco Rover
Podoll
SIU
EcoROVER project expands with a 1985 MCI coach bus
Andrew Podoll promotes EcoROVER by purchasing a 45 foot, three axle 1985 MCI coach from a Missouri firm. The bus serves as a display at area events and schools, featuring a river model from Little River Research and Design and a vermicomposting center. The exhibit includes a roof vegetative room with Illinois native plants.
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Podell
Little River Research and Design
Illinois
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