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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 2006
Page
9
Deputies seek a thief after three 12-packs of soda were stolen from a vehicle in Mulkeytown Friday night and a $200 necklace vanished. A soda machine found pried open in a rural Ewing field two days later yielded all its money and remaining soda. Call (618) 438-4841 with tips.
Two Carbondale residents returned from a weekend away to find their home in the 400 block of West Elm Street burglarized. Doors and video equipment were damaged and two golf clubs were stolen. The burglary was discovered Sunday after they had been away since Friday. Call Carbondale Police at 618-457-3200 or Crime Stoppers at 618-549-COPS with tips.
Jarrett Mattingly 33 was driving a box truck north on Illinois 37 in Williamson County about 11:30 am Monday when he turned left into the path of a southbound car driven by Harold Coss 50 of Marion. Coss and passenger Gary Wagner 35 of West Frankfort were treated at Herrin Hospital for minor injuries. All occupants wore seat belts. Mattingly not injured.
Kenny Hungate a 65 year old Benton educator and long time coach was appointed Tuesday night to the Franklin County Board replacing Ronald House who resigned to work as a consultant. Hungate was named by county board Chairman Harry Stewart in a unanimous vote. House had 29 months left on his term triggering an election under state law Hungate says he has no agenda and will serve the citizens of Franklin County with diligence.
A rise in drownings across Lake of Egypt Kinkaid Lake and the Meramec River is attributed to more people in and around water with good weather. Officials say there is no single cause. higher usage correlates with more incidents as summer draws crowds to local waters.
The Science Center in Carbondale received a 60176 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to refurbish a donated NASA cockpit simulator and fund new after school programs and educator workshops. Executive Director Pamela Madden said the project will modernize the cockpit shell and enable regional outreach. U S Rep Jerry Costello praised the funding for hands on science education and future engineers. The center moved in April to 2321 S Illinois Ave after a decade at University Mall. For more information call (618) 529-5431.
Carbondale officials plan to curb congestion by studying housing density and parking, prompting staff to review residential zoning codes for potential changes. Mayor Brad Cole cited an outdated density measurement from the 1960s and said too many high density units have been built. Residents D Gorton and Jane Adams urged action in the Arbor District.
Murphysboro school board moves to advertise the superintendent job and name an interim by week’s end. Outgoing leader Lori James Gross exits this month to become superintendent of Unity Point in southeast Jackson County. Dave Love notes salary package and residency rules for the advertised post.
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