Dongola eyes high school fate under tax or consolidation
Dongola faces a pivotal choice as Superintendent William Mauser signals a looming referendum on keeping the tiny high school open versus consolidating with Anna-Jonesboro. He warns residents of a heavy tax burden or the emotional impact of closing a cornerstone of local identity as students prepare for possible education post in Clay County.
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Dongola High School Faces Possible Consolidation Debate
In Dongola Illinois the community weighs school consolidation as enrollment falls under 100 at Dongola High School. Residents fear loss of local identity and trophies row fuels rancor while transfers to Anna-Jonesboro sparked distrust. An advisory referendum could guide the board and future superintendent on next steps.
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Letters policy and contact details for The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan lists contact points for tips and reader letters, including editors Meta Minton and Tim Crosby, and submission guidelines. It also notes subscriber services, ad placement contacts, and a 250 word limit for letters. Author names and hometowns are published while phone numbers are for verification only.
Thanks to Lynn Byrnes ends long Carterville pom squad tenure
A letter to the editor honors Lynn Byrnes for years of coaching the Carterville high school pom squad. The writer praises her leadership, focus on confidence building, and the team’s success in local and state competitions, noting the positive impact on many Tri-C area girls.
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Tragedy in Darfur Overshadows Iraq Crisis
The Darfur region of western Sudan faces a humanitarian, human rights catastrophe as government-backed Arab militias burn villages, destroy crops, and murder civilians. More than 10,000 killed, over 1,000,000 uprooted, and 100,000 flee to Chad as aid is impeded. Humanitarian groups urge intensified U.N. involvement and possible regional peacekeeping to avert famine before the rains close roads.
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