Wendler marks three years as SIUC chancellor
Walter Wendler celebrated three years as Southern Illinois University Carbondale chancellor this July. He recalled his first week filing a vast pile of sign papers without knowing their contents, then easing into his role. He aims to make well meant decisions benefiting students and the university amid jokes and critics while guiding SIUC forward.
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Carbondale
Walter Wendler
Southern Ilinois University
Wendler
SIUC
Eneue Jahnke
Demolition Drives Forward at J.B. Ward School
In Du Quoin workers from George's Excavating began dismantling the 111 year old J.B. Ward School on site. Projected to finish by August 16 ahead of Tri County special education classes and possible new use for the property. Judy Cook recalls attending the school in 1953 54 as the landmark comes down.
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J.B. Ward
du Quoin
Judy Cook
J.B. Ward School
George
Tri- County
Southern Illinois
Presbyterian Church
Today’s Events Across Carbondale and Jonesboro
Blood drive runs noon to 3 p m at Kroger 501 N Giant City Road Carbondale. Book fair 1 to 4 p m, 10 a m to 4 p m Saturday at Jonesboro Public Library. Clifford the Big Red Dog 1 to 3 p m Saturday. Trees of Illinois 8 30 p m at Brewster Creek Amphitheater Boulder Campground Carlyle Lake. Phone numbers listed.
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Clifford the Big Red Dog
Illinois
Brewster Creek
Boulder Campground
Carlyle Lake
Cattail Cove
Coles Creek
Community events calendar for Southern Illinois region
List of local activities including Wyat's Comine Bingo at Hurst Masonic Lodge, choir camp at SIAC for grades 3-9, Die-Hard Bikers benefit for seniors, open house at Grace Christian School, flea market at Du Quoin Fairgrounds, water safety sessions at SIUC beaches, National Night Out at Turley Park, Southern Illinois Reading Council event at Carbondale Civic Center, writing and agriculture classroom programs, Herrin Hospital Retiree Club meeting, and municipal meetings in Benton West City Creal Springs. contact numbers and times provided for each item.
Pinckneyville principal resigns to take Carbondale post
Pinckneyville High School Principal Brad Morris resigned and will assume Carbondale middle school principal duties after the school board unanimously accepted his departure. The board had debated extending Morris’s two year contract but he declined the offer. Morris thanked the board for three years of service as they begin a search for his replacement.
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Morris
Carbondale
PCHS
Alleged vandals appear in court
Three teenagers accused of damaging Chester High School appeared in Randolph County Circuit Court on Thursday. Timothy R. Ward, 17, of Chester faced a preliminary hearing on felony charges including burglary and criminal damage to government property. Detective Ryan Coffey testified as the lone witness for the state.
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Randolph County
Timothy R. Ward
Maple Lane
Ryan Coffey
Darrell Williamson
Coffey
Hundreds pay last respects to Williamson County deputy
Williamson County Deputy Dane Johns, 45, died when his shotgun discharged as he removed it from his squad car. Hundreds attended his funeral in Marion with Pipes and Drums of the Chicago Police Department, honoring his 22 years of service. His wife Wendie spoke, urging stories to help the couple’s three children. A memorial fund was set up at Banterra Bank.
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Marion
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Cundiff
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Rose Hill Cemetery
Dane Johns
Banterra Bank
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