SIUC botanists seek fix for alien yam invasion
SIUC scientists map the Chinese yam spread in the Midwest and Southeast to uncover genetic clues. IDNR funds a $1,000 grant with SIUC matching support as researchers gather yam samples from at least a dozen regional populations plus Asia and Hawaii to study reproduction and origin.
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Fish co op to host farm and plant tour in Pinckneyville
Illinois Fish Farmers Co op announces a July 19 tour of Prairie Lands Seafood plant and local fish and shrimp farms. The event starts at 8 30 a m at the Pinckneyville center, visits farms of Timpner St Cin Reiff and Boyd, with Chris Breden leading and free lunch provided. Pre registration required by calling (618) 357-3474.
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Johnston City woman dead after truck collides with train
Brenda S Wedding, 56, was killed when her eastbound pickup was struck by a train on Third Street. Authorities from Williamson County Coroner, Johnston City police, accident reconstructionist, and Union Pacific investigate.
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Giant City reunion and local events wrap up Saturday
Giant City State Park hosts a reunion at Shelter Four from 10 30 a m to 4 p m with meat and ice provided and a shared noon picnic. Murphysboro hosts a babysitting course July 14 and 15 for ages 10 and up, with CPR first aid activity planning and snacks at 12. Benton offers two hunter safety sessions July 17 and 19 at American Legion Post 1961. Williamson County hosts Miss Williamson County Scholarship Pageant August 2 at the fairgrounds with sponsorship, prizes, and astate pageant berth. Southern Illinois pageants include Little Miss and Miss Pre-Teen August 9 at Marion High School with deadline July 20. Cypress Creek hosts a morning fishing program July 18 by Shawnee Community College Pond with gear limited. Mississippi Society seeks Achievement Awards including Individual Mother Father and Employer categories. Perry County hosts vintage wedding dress show funds jail museum, with next meetings and 4-H general show July 14. Pinckneyville Mardi Gras parade theme Happiness Is and booth reservations. Mardi Gras Queen pageant entries open. Du Quoin Chamber speaker Joe Eckerle July meeting details and RSVP. Belleville Farmers Field Day at SIU Belleville July event detailing pests tools and crop talks.
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