Chiefs praise fund-raising help from SIPFA unions
Marion fire chiefs Renella and Steh defend SIPFA fund-raising amid public criticism. They credit union support for equipment, scholarships, burn camps, and community programs, noting budgets are tight and donations return to residents. They report swift handling of telemarketing complaints through SIPFA and Xintel.
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Marion
Renella
SIPFA
Steh
Herrin Fire Department
Xintel
Double Jeopardy Question in Manslaughter Case Stuns Family
A man originally charged in a Detroit area assault and now facing manslaughter counts after Pattah Pattah’s coma and death. Prosecutors say killer acted during a melee prompted by insults. The defendant, once jailed on bail, disputes warning of new charges.
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Venn
Atlanta
U.S. Supreme Court
Bear in Pope County looms as a semi domesticated threat
A bear weighing more than 500 pounds is reported loose in Pope County on page 1. Sparks warns it may approach humans or homes as it is semi domesticated. Officials urge people to avoid the animal, secure garbage, and not leave pet food outside. If contacted, keep distance and call 911 or the Pope County Sheriff's Office at 618 683 4321. State's Attorney Flynn says law enforcement must handle the capture and warns against interference.
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Sparks
Pope County
Flynn
Man held on murder charge tied to Sharp killing
Jackson County state attorney filed charges against Sisk for the Sharp murder between August 23 and September 6, 1978. Sisk is jailed in Christian County Kentucky with bail set at 100000. Finney credits Sharp family for keeping the case alive and notes key interviews led to progress. Extradition to Illinois will follow, timing not announced.
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Jackson County
Sisk
Sharp
Christian County
Hopkinsville
Finney
Illinois
Mulkeytown couple earns national TV final on Sock Shock
Deidra and Ted Collins of Mulkeytown tell how a Thanksgiving video submission to America's Funniest Home Videos led to a Hollywood taping as a finalist. They flew to Universal City stayed at the Hilton three hours of filming labeled Sock Shock. A church celebration and a cash prize structure followed, with final place and winnings to be revealed on air.
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Deidra
America
California
Collinses
Hollywood
Hilton
Universal City
Ted
Church of Christ Minor
Mulkeytown
Collins
Southern Illinoisan accuracy tip line
Reader alert to report errors in The Southern Illinoisan via the Accuracy Hotline 529-5454 Ext. 5176 from Jackson County or 800 228-0429 Ext. 5176 from elsewhere.
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Jackson County
House page corrects Shimkus town in insurance story
Saturday edition issues a correction stating Rep. John Shimkus is from Collinsville, not the previously reported town. The erratum clarifies the lawmaker's origin and updates readers on the accountability for the misattribution.
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Hatchett
Stephen J. Schulhofer
New York University
Pattah
Steve
Iraq
United States
Lana Murad
Murad
West Bloomfield Township
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Desmon Venn
Elbert Hatchett
Pontiac
Mich
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Thesouthern
Mark.lambird
Shawneelink
Giant City Lodge
Southern Illinois
Thurs
Texas
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Heaven
A.G
Bill
Cindy
Lindsay
Amanda
Lori
Ken
Darlene
Kara
Heather
Ross
John Shimkus
Collinsville
Kevin C. Chen, MD
Dr. Chen
Minnesota
University of Minnesota
University of Iowa
Chen
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