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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 2008
Page
7
Police report a large quantity of electronics stolen from a Marion apartment in the 2100 block of Melanie Lane. Four college-age males were away between 2 and 5 p.m. Tuesday when burglars forced the back door and gained entry. Investigation ongoing.
Investigators search for a black man in his 20s, about 5 feet 9 inches and 170 pounds, who robbed a 19-year-old in the University Mall lot on December 8. The suspect threatened the victim with a weapon, took property, and fled on foot. Surveillance video may show the suspect using the victim's credit card. Call 457-3200 or 549-COPS with tips.
Chester man Danny Randolph, 40, suffered major injuries in a one-vehicle crash on County Line Road south of Illinois 154. His vehicle overturned after leaving the road and he was ejected. Passenger Andrew McIntyre, 27, of Chester, also sustained major injuries and was taken to Sparta Hospital. Randolph received four citations for not wearing a seatbelt, improper lane usage, uninsured vehicle, and failure to reduce speed.
Mediacom announces seven HD channels added at no extra cost to the Family Basic plan for HDTV owners with an HD converter or cable card. ESPN HD, ESPN2 HD and Discovery Theater HD launch first, with TNT HD TBS HD CNN HD and Fox Sports Midwest HD to follow within 45 days.
The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Award Banquet with a Mardi Gras theme and about 450 attendees. Milton and Corene McDaniel were named Citizens of the Year but could not attend due to their 40th anniversary in Hawaii. daughter Zenetta accepted for them. Tim Fink and Mark Varns received the Keeping Arts in Business Award for SIU theatre, while Dan Terry won the Business of the Year. Greg Sprehe and Short Enterprises were named Business Leaders and Regional Business of the Year. City Manager Jeff Doherty received the President's Service Award as he retires this June.
Brent Stewart reports from Las Vegas on Miss Illinois Ashley Hatfield competing for Miss America. He describes the city as a microcosm of the American Dream with diverse crowds mingling. He details interviews, press events, and the hectic daily routine, noting a Sly Stallone sighting amid pageant activity.
Jean Driscoll, eight time Boston Marathon winner, spoke at the Southern Business Journal Leader Breakfast at John A. Logan College, recounting how spina bifida led to wheelchair use yet propelled her to athletic triumph and world records. She urged Southern Illinois leaders to be “the head of the pack” and give back, while SIU figures highlighted donor support and campus outreach.
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