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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 2004
Page
2
Clark and Lewis describe crossing the Mine River on May 1804 expedition journey. They note a 70 yard wide mouth, navigability for canoes, reports of lead ore along the river, and camped about four miles above the river where camp gear and artifacts were found buried.
Grasher appointed to replace State's Attorney John Bigler as Massac County faces tight finances and high jail costs. He has past ties to Union and Johnson Counties and plans to review prisoner handling to curb expenses. Eddleman says the choice may upset some, but Grasher is seen as nonpolitical and dedicated to guiding the office through the fiscal year.
Ward alleges an illegal meeting at Seasons Restaurant after a May 27 RLCD board session that failed to renew May's contract. The meeting reportedly lasted about 90 minutes and involved Micheletto Carson and Davidson. RLCD officials, lawmakers, and the Illinois Press Association weighed in on what constitutes a public meeting under the Open Meetings Act.
Ben and Carrie Cox of Benton will be featured with their triplets on Discovery Health Channel's Baby Lab. The two part program airs tonight and Wednesday with other air times through June 19, detailing IVF pregnancy and the triplets birth at 32 weeks.
SIU left handed pitcher Eric Haberer was taken by St. Louis in the third round after a strong 2004 season. He went 6-3 with a 3.54 ERA, 84 innings and 60 strikeouts leading the Salukis to the MVC tournament, moving from bullpen to starter as he attracted scouts noting his fastball movement and upside.
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Coming Up Taste spotlights a Cobden pizzeria known for its distinctive pies. A one tank trip feature previews a summer with a “Super” twist and local dining appeal.
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