NIU official helps Southern Illinois connect via fiber grant
NIU regional development official Alan Kraus met with Southern Illinois health care leaders at Man-Tra-Con in Illinois Centre Mall to discuss a FCC three year 21 million pilot grant for Illinois Rural HealthNet. The project will connect 85 locations with fiber optic links, enabling faster MRI and CT transfers and improved remote consultations. Kathy Lively and Bill Oolman stressed regional potential and teamwork to maximize the grant’s impact across Southern Illinois.
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Arbor District earns international recognition for SIU ties
Carbondale's Arbor District Neighborhood gains global notice as one of three best practice communities. The honor cites outreach to Southern Illinois University Carbondale and collaboration with students, faculty, and committees. Residents highlight diversity and integrated aging, families, and student presence as key strengths.
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Lincoln Academy Laureates named from Southern Illinois
Six winners receive Illinois highest honor the Order of Lincoln Medallion. Carbondale native William Norwood and Pinckneyville native Ira Engelhardt join Kenneth A. Shaw among the honorees. Norwood first black SIUC quarterback and United pilot. Engelhardt coal executive chairing Peabody Energy. Shaw longtime university president with SIUE tenure. Awards conferred April 26 at SIU Carbondale.
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Buzz” Shaw
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Carbondale Arts Fund awards grants to regional projects
The Southern Arts Fund announces its first 2008 grants with recipients including SIAC Theater Department 900 for Karen Sunde visit, SI Irish Festival 900 for Celtic Fair, and Artstarts 900 for sound system. Other awards cover classrooms, festivals, and exhibitions at SIUC and regional venues. second round applications open by March 7 with updates the week of April 7. Peter Allen
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Window Shot in Parked Car on South Marion Street
Police investigate property damage after a BB gun shot shatters the rear window of a car in the 900 block of South Marion Street. The victim parked at noon and found the damage at 4 p.m. Saturday. Linda Rush reports.
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Marion Carnegie Library to Host Used Book Sale
The Marion Carnegie Library hosts a fundraiser with used books for sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday February 9. The Friends of Marion Carnegie Library organize the event and provide contact details via Fred H. Dippel at 998-1017.
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Brad Schwieger Workshop and Lecture at SIUC
Ceramic artist and Ohio University professor Brad Schwieger will lead a two day program at SIUC with a 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. session on Thursday and a 9 a.m. to noon slot on Friday in Room 102 Pulliam Wing. A 6 p.m. lecture follows at 171 Lawson. Contact the visiting artist program at 453 4315. An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled at Steeleville High School Marion and Lesser FUMC with time slots from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. 2 to 6 p.m. and 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Garry Allison can be reached at 303 3162.
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Lesser area Chamber of Commerce meeting at City Hall
The Lesser area Chamber of Commerce holds a meeting at 9 a.m. at Lesser City Hall. For details call 625-3611.
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Local Government Meeting Schedule Summary
Government Creal Springs Cemetery Board meets at 4 p.m. in city hall. Jackson County Land Use and Economic Development Committee gathers at 4:30 p.m. in the courthouse, Murphysboro. Jackson Perry Counties Regional Delivery System board convenes at 12:30 p.m. at Tres Hombres Mexican Restaurant. Kinkaid Reed's Creek Personnel Committee meets at 7 p.m. at the district office 1763 Water Plant Road Murphysboro. Pomona Township Board meets at 6 p.m. in Pomona Township Hall.
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Herrin raises cemetery rates to cover rising costs
City council in Herrin approved higher burial charges citing increases in fuel, equipment, and salaries. The cemetery operates two full time and one part time worker with about 100 burials annually and expects no rate rise for around a decade. Ritter stressed the city aims to break even, not profit, and cautioned the numbers may change with future costs.
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Marion council to buy equipment for antenna project
City engineer Glenn Clarida backs the antenna site as good but cautions about future sandblasting and painting. An encased base box will hold all hardware, to be bought from Warner Communications in St. Louis. The council rezoned Osman property east of town to industrial for a new distribution center and awaits incentives talks with state developers. Mayor Butler notes ongoing archeological work and a pending announcement. He says Viamar Trading Co may buy the old hospital for 1.2 million to convert it into an assisted living center. Residents fear traffic changes from a vacant lot parking expansion near Carnegie Library. no action taken. A resident warns roofs lack braces and nails, urging stricter codes. Butler invites plan discussions.
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