Today’s Events and Meetings Highlight Local Activities
Egyptian Area Agency on Aging hosts area plan discussion for older adults at 10 45 a m at Whistlers and Whittlers Senior Center Vienna call 888 895 3306. Southern Illinois Home School Seminar and Curriculum Fair runs noon to 9 p m today and 8 a m to 4 p m Saturday at Immanuel Baptist Benton keynote Dr Brian Ray. Parents without Partners meets 7 to 8 30 p m at Riverside Regional Library Jackson. Rules of the Road review 9 to 11 a m at Marion Senior Center 507 W Main call 618 997 9019. Blood drive 2 to 6 p m at Herrin Masonic Lodge 121 S 14th St. Carbondale City Council meets 8 a m at city hall. Cobden Liquor Advisory Board 6 p m at village hall Rend Lake College Board 8 a m at president's office administration building.
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Whistlers and Whittlers Senior Center
Vienna
Southern Illinois
Immanuel Baptist Church
Benton
Brian Ray
Gregor Jane Hughes
Greg
Yourclearwave
Marion Senior Center
W. Main
Wyat's Comine Beach blast at Rend Lake
Community event at Rend Lake South Sandusky beach Benton runs noon to 4 p.m. Sunday with a 1960s beach movie flashback. Rend Lake Project Office contact (618) 724-2493.
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Rend Lake
South Sandusky Beach
Benton
Steeleville principal Don Badgley retires after decades
Steeleville High School principal Donald Badgley retires June 30 after serving since 1972. A community open house is set for June 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Steeleville United Methodist Church. He and business teacher Darlene Shannon also received resolutions from the Illinois House.
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Steeleville
Donald Badgley
Steeleville High School
Cindy Ramsey
Badgley
Dongola
Don Badgley
Herrin Man Recovers After Benign Brain Tumor Surgery
John D. Homan reports on Don Nickens, a 27 year old Herrin man and former Herrin High School athlete, who learned last November he had a benign brain tumor. He underwent brain surgery in St. Louis, with a plum sized mass removed. Recovery has been slow, leaving partial paralysis on the right side and limited leg movement.
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Herrin
Don Nickens
Threesport
Herrin High School
Anantachai Pramote
St. Louis
Nickens
Fountains Nursing Home
Marion
Prices at the pump in Du Quoin and nearby towns
The notice lists fuel prices at stations in Du Quoin and neighboring towns including Vienna West Frankfort, detailing current gasoline and diesel rates for local motorists.
Southern Illinois housing grants total over four million dollars
A state grant program under Gov. Blagojevich's Opportunity Returns will fund rehabilitation of 160 owner-occupied homes in Southern Illinois, totaling more than 4.1 million dollars. Marion and Zeigler will receive funds to renovate multiple homes, with applicants to be mailed for eligibility, targeting low income and disabled residents and boosting local economies through materials and labor purchases.
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Southern Illinois
Rod Blagojevich
Blagojevich
Marion
Bob Butler
Butler
Angeline Noto
Carbondale
James
Thelma Walker
Donald Monty
Herrin Friday Cruise Night Returns for Fourth Summer
Herrin hosts its Friday Cruise Night sponsored by the Better Business Association bringing hundreds of car enthusiasts downtown. Event coordinator Don Asbury notes weekly promotions such as karaoke, themed dress nights, and prize giveaways. The season runs Fridays through August with a final Sunday finale on August 29 featuring a flea market, swap meet, and poker run.
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Herrin
Herrin Better Business Association
Don Asbury
Benton
Asbury
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Parents Without Partners
Riverside Regional Library
Union and
Adams St
Jackson
Blood Drive
Herrin Masonic Lodge
S. 14Th St
Carbondale City
City Hall
Cobden Liquor Advisory Board
Village Hall
Rend Lake College Board
Wyat’s
Dar Salaam
Illinois Ave
First Methodist Church
S. 17Th St
Lowes Home Improvement Center
E. Rendleman Road
St. Andrew Catholic School
Mulberry
Murphysboro
Aldersgate Methodist Church
Fair St
DeYoung
Randolph County Teachers Association
Frontier Steak House
N. Main
Sparta
Dan Reitz
Www
Thesouthern.com
Christi Mathis
Ramsey
Steve Jahnke
Southern
RowiBack
Pamela Kay Schmalenberger
the Southern
John D. Homan
Tanya
Jaylen
Amela Kay Schmalenberger
West Frankfort
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