Letters Policy and contact details for The Southern Illinoisan
A reader letters policy explains word limits and submission methods for The Southern Illinoisan. It covers signing requirements, verification, editing rights, and restrictions on libelous or repeated submissions, plus contact numbers and addresses for newsroom and circulation queries.
Settlement settles Rend Lake dispute with ex‑staffers
Rend Lake Conservancy District board approved a Friday settlement with fired general manager Kevin Davis and assistant Nancee Paul for a total of 285000 to drop lawsuits. Davis receives 250000 over three years and Paul 35000 over two years to avoid costly legal battles against the district and individual board members.
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Settlement silence fuels district audit scrutiny over misused funds
The Voice of THE SOUTHERN notes no comment on a $500,000 misappropriation case involving Davis and Paul, while Illinois lawmakers and federal prosecutors pursue investigations. Despite naming Gary May as district manager, the board remains tight lipped about the settlement and potential legal risks, fueling public demand for full disclosure.
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Spinning myths about female soldiers and media myths
Mona Charen critiques the Lynch narrative and the broader portrayal of women in combat. She notes Lynch's reported heroism was later questioned, cites prior cases of altered or exaggerated accounts, and argues media and feminist rhetoric shape public perception of military women.
Governors Good Hair and the White House Quest
A Southern Illinois columnist draws parallels between Rick Perry of Texas and Rod Blagojevich of Illinois, noting humble origins and centrist politics as they chase national ambitions. The piece also covers a U.S. attorney resignation under scrutiny, urging voters not to generalize about politicians.
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Fourth of July meaning debated as Iraq war continues
A Southern Illinois online poll finds 69 percent say Independence Day had no extra meaning from the Iraq war while residents share mixed views on national support for soldiers and families. Respondents include Carbondale’s Carlean Stevenson and Salem’s Curis Purr, among others, with voting details and a link to participate.
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