Hundreds gather for Harrisburg worship service
Harrisburg High School's Davenport Gymnasium hosted a large worship service Sunday night for believers of all denominations. Participants wore diverse colors from Bulldog supporters to United Methodist and Samaritan's Purse groups and Red Cross volunteers to honor six tornado victims and thank relief helpers.
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Southern Illinois Foundation opens online donation site
The Southern Illinois Community Foundation launched a dedicated donation website for victims. The platform at thesouthern.com/donate invites contributions to aid those affected.
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Southern Illinois Community Foundation
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Harrisburg Students Return as Greensburg Rebuilds Anchor
As Harrisburg children return to school, Greensburg Kansas residents recall how the town once served as an anchor to normalcy following the tornado. The page notes local updates and ways readers can help.
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Harrisburg
Greensburg
Kan
Couple laid to rest after Harrisburg tornado deaths
Dozens gathered at Lebanon Cumberland Presbyterian Church to bid farewell to Randall and Donna Rann, a 64 and 61 year old couple married over 40 years, among six killed when a Harrisburg tornado struck. The Rev. Jerry Williams called them loyal servants and described their marriage as living as one.
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Harrisburg
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Jerry Williams
Williams
Alan Rogers
Lebanon Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Ridgway heals after deadly tornado rips through town
In Ridgway Gallatin County hundreds joined a prayer service as an EF-4 tornado previously hit nearby Harrisburg killing six and injuring about 100. About 400 structures suffered damage including St. Joseph Church whose marble altar survived amid rubble. Relics and relief efforts underway with volunteers aiding recovery.
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Harrisburg
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Ridgway
Gallatin County
Carrara
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