Carbondale police name other driver in fatal Dean collision
Carbondale police released the name of the other driver in the deadly collision that killed Lesser-Walier High School teacher Michael James Dean 25. Christopher Keener 42 of Dean Murphysboro, driving east on Illinois 13, lost control crossed the median and struck Dean head on. Keener was taken to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale and then to a St. Louis area hospital. The crash remains under investigation with no at-scene citations. Dean and his three passengers were en route to a Carbondale rugby game. Dean died at St Louis University Hospital. Funeral details are planned for today in West Frankfort.
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Carbondale
Lesser-Walier
Michael James Dean
Christopher Keener
Murphysboro
Illinois 13
East Main Street
Dean
Keener
Memorial Hospital
St. Louis
Bob Ledbetter
Ledbetter
Aaron
Camarato
Herrin
St. Louis University Hospital
Williamson County
State’s Attorney’s Office
Marion adopts $33.9 million budget to cut city debt
Marion City Council approves a $33.9 million appropriation ordinance detailing spending from road work to animal tranquilizers. The 24 page plan sets department ceilings for 2007 with some items like a $150,000 hospital buyer contingency and stadium funding. The city plans a TIF district Marion Heights II near Interstate 57 and a stadium tax revenue stream.
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Marion
Marion Memorial Hospital
Steve Hale
Hale
Marion Heights II
Hill
Head-on crash injures two drivers on Reed Station Road
A noon Reed Station Road collision in Jackson County left 64-year-old Karen Bigler with major injuries after her southbound car was struck by a northbound vehicle driven by 19-year-old James Hofbauer who passed in a no passing zone. Hofbauer, with minor injuries, was taken to hospital. Reed Station Road was closed briefly.
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Jackson County
Reed Station
James Hofbauer
de Soto
Reed Station Road
Illinois 18
Jackson County Sheriff's Department
Karen Bigler
Carbondale
Bigler
Jackson County Ambulance Service
Carbondale Township
Memorial Hospital of
Hofbauer
Prostatex Plus Offers Hope for Urination Trouble
A bold ad promotes Prostatex Plus as a natural supplement to reduce nighttime urination and improve prostate health. It claims drug free formula, fewer bathroom trips, and better flow, with testimonials from Pat Larry and Scott S. alleging relief from frequent urges and low stream.
Prostalex Plus Free Trial Offer Ends Soon
A toll free offer promotes a risk free trial of Prostalex Plus. The ad urges contacting a doctor or the company at 1 800 596 4946 for discreet packaging and to test the formula’s effectiveness.
Coats for Kids Fundraiser Supports Southern Illinois Students
Mickey Sullivan, Area 6 homeless coordinator and Franklin Williamson ROE employee, says funds raised are disbursed to regional offices and then to local districts. Teachers refer students and up to 75 dollars per child is spent. Caliper notes 15 years of giving over 250000 dollars to schools for coats and clothing.
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Mickey Sullivan
Area 6
Franklin Williamson Roe
Sullivan
Caliper
Illinois
Browning Hospital Plans State-of-the-Art Expansion
Marshall Browning Hospital announces a major addition to create a state‑of‑the‑art regional facility in Southern Illinois. The plan preserves the 1922 building as talks consider its fate while new services, a $750,000 CT scanner, and expanded outpatient ER and rehabilitation areas reshape care.
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Browning Hospital
Illinois
John Rednour
Rednour
Rice
MBH
Marshall Browning Hospital
Alberici Healthcare
Huff
Marshall Browning and
Pinckneyville
Marshall Browning
Local government and school board meeting schedule
A consolidated schedule lists Benton School board at 5 p.m. and Cairo City Council at 5 30 p.m. both at the district office and 1501 N Washington Ave respectively, with numerous other area boards and councils set to meet from noon to 7 p.m. across Carterville Ina Harrisburg Carbondale and nearby towns.
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Benton
Cairo
Washington Ave
Carrier Mills
Stonefort
Carrier Mills Energy
Herrin
John A. Logan College Board
Carterville
Johnston
Today’s events include sports physicals and reading program
Sports physicals run 5 to 8 pm Tuesday at Heartland Rehab and Fitness Center Illinois Centre Mall Marion. Cost 10 dollars with part donated to school athletic fund. Summer Reading Program Voyage to Book Island 230 to 330 pm Jonesboro Public Library. Refreshments prizes. Blood drives 230 to 630 pm Red Bud Regional Hospital. Limited edition Cardinals shirts to donors.
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Heartland Rehab and Fitness
Illinois Centre Mall
Marion
Book Island
Jonesboro Public Library
Red Bud Regional Hospital
Cardinals
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Jimmy Dean
West Frankfort
Rea. Hahn
Thesouthern.com
Nicole
Nicole.sack
Thesouthern
Andrea Hahn
Pat
Larry
Scott S
Steve Jahnke
Reggie Cook
Fairway
Suzanne Willmore
Ronda Baker
Office of Education
Franklin and
Williamson Counties
Shawneelink
Harrisburg
Southern Illinois Airport Authority
Thompsonville High School Board
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