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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 2002
Page
1
Page 1B notes Herrin high school demolition as an emotional event for many graduates reflecting on memories and school pride. The item captures community sentiment and the impact on former students amid construction.
Leslie Harvey, 35, of Tamaroa, a passenger in a vehicle stopped by Nashville police and a Washington County deputy on Illinois 127 at about 4 30 a m Sunday, says officers fired before the group attempted to flee. The three wounded include Harvey and two others.
Maurice Marlow a 61 year old resident of rural Nashville reported waking to blinking lights outside his door and witnessing a shooting incident. The account by Jeff Smyth places Marlow at the scene near his home as police investigate.
Caroline Smith, an early childhood development major interning at Rend Lake College Children's Center, plans a patriotic Independence Day project involving 30 plus center children. She aims to celebrate July 4 with a growing, community oriented display in Benton.
Washington reports broad counterterrorism measures as fighter jets monitor skies and FBI agents blend with crowds along parade routes. An nationwide advisory cites increased overseas terrorist chatter with no specific U. S. target identified, underscoring general concern during Independence Day events.
Gov George Ryan signed a law requiring public high schools to lead students in the Pledge of Allegiance each day. The measure mirrors elementary rules but allows students to abstain without penalty. Debates continue, including court rulings on the phrase under God.
Benton residents celebrate Gov. George Ryan signing a bill that allows Franklin Hospital district to issue revenue bonds. The move follows a May law enabling county sale of the hospital, a plan since abandoned as the county now operates the facility amid past UMWA Hospital closure. A June USDA loan approval of 4 million adds to fresh funding.
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