Flight academy sparks interest in aviation for children
Southern Illinois feature notes how a local flight academy engages kids in aviation. The piece highlights programs for youth, with insights from instructors and program organizers in Marion and nearby communities.
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RLCD settlement for ousted chief triggers mixed views
The Rend Lake Conservancy District approved a 250000 payout to Kevin Davis, fired after a forensic audit found misused funds. Davis and secretary Nancee Paul agreed not to sue, with Paul receiving 35000. Du Quoin Mayor Rednour questioned the deal, while noting he lacks full board context.
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DNA confirms Anna boy found in Chicago area
DNA tests released Monday show 7 year old Timothy Robert Trandel found at a Chicago area hospital in May is from Anna. Cheri Trandel of Anna, the boy’s aunt, is poised to gain custody after DCFS assess her home. Timothy is the son of Laura Trandel, a former Anna resident, and Cheri already raises Laura’s other children.
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Six Indicted on Federal Drug Charges in Perry
A federal grand jury indicted six people from Du Quoin Racine Wis and Perry County on conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine. Indictments name Larry Jordan Lorenzo Boling Mindy Smith Sedric Anderson Reginald Walls and Greg Woods. Detention hearings set for 1 15 p m Wednesday with pretrials September 5 and jury trials September 15 in Benton. Authorities say the group sold drugs for months and expect more charges.
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Bush defends Iraq invasion data in Oval Office briefing
President Bush stood with U N Secretary General Kofi Annan to defend the decision to invade Iraq and the intelligence cited for WMD claims. He said the intelligence was strong though some elements are now questioned and noted ongoing reviews with Iraqi interviews.
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Residents divided over Bush uranium claim in State of the Union
In Southern Illinois readers show mixed reactions to President Bush’s assertion that Iraq sought uranium from Niger. Some support him while others worry the claim was politically motivated and may have misled the public about national security.
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