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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 2003
Page
1
Column One reports a new state measure allocating twenty five thousand dollars to bolster rural fire departments. The summary notes regional impact and the bill’s emphasis on volunteer services and equipment upgrades.
SIUC officials said a four day retreat for 25 admissions staff at Holiday World was a misstep. Vice chancellor Larry Dietz acknowledged the decision, funded by private donations, needs review. De Luca declined further comment, directing questions to Dietz.
Franklin County authorities face questions about the November 16 2002 deaths of Jerry Litton and Brian Curry in a single vehicle wreck on Dry Road near Zeigler. Vespa claims Litton appeared to rear end his car on Illinois 149, then Litton’s car fled after the collision as Vespa followed. Local family seeks answers beyond sheriff reports while investigators say no prosecutable evidence exists.
SIU Carbondale reports a second straight summer enrollment decline with about 400 fewer students than in 2002. Ten day figures show 9,971 enrolled this summer, down from 10,496 last year. Lawrence Schilling, director of institutional research, confirmed the drop on Tuesday.
Governor budget chief and pension boards dispute how to invest 7.5 billion in funds from a 10 billion pension bond. Officials warn risky moves could leave taxpayers with a multibillion dollar bill while aiming to protect retirees and workers.
Opening statements began in the Union County case against Christopher Myers of Cobden charged with home invasion aggravated kidnapping two counts of aggravated assault violation of an order of protection and unlawful use of a weapon. The April 7 2002 incident involved an armed confrontation with his estranged wife Rebecca and lasted hours with their 7 year old daughter present.
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