Woodlawn celebrates homecoming as retiring superintendent praised
Superintendent Ian Estes, retiring at year end, lauds community spirit from Woodlawn students and alumni. Former player Bruce Hopeman notes change to a four-class system helping small schools compete, while coach Shane Witzel and fans echo the season’s strong finish and lasting memories.
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Witzel
Bruce Hopeman
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Coping guidance for tornado victims mental health support
Officials outline normal reactions after the tornado and urge talking about experiences. Ameri can Red Cross workers assist victims with short term education and basic coping tools. Mental health brochures are distributed, with plans for family disaster readiness and security for elderly victims.
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Hampton
American Red Cross
ABC Behavioral Health
Dave Matthews
Matthews
Shelter Bears The Storm Damage In Harrisburg Home
Residents recall the storm's power as a house split in two and a dog named J R Alexander describes viewing a sky where the ceiling had been. The couple, after 18 years, stay with Rusty's parents as neighbors’ homes also suffered. Local lotteries and numbers follow the narrative.
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Harrisburg
Rusty
FEMA denial prompts Illinois leaders to push for disaster appeal
Officials from Harrisburg Ridgway and surrounding towns pledge to appeal FEMA's denial of federal aid after a severe storm and tornado outbreak. Senators Durbin and Kirk call the decision unacceptable and seek a major disaster declaration to fund recovery efforts for Gallatin, Randolph, Saline, Union, and Williamson counties.
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Jonathon Menken
State cuts hit drug treatment and job programs in prisons
Budget cuts of about 12.1 million affect Sheridan and Southwestern IllinoisCorrectional Centers, the two main drug treatment facilities. The agency will identify additional sites for specialized programs as it retools service delivery. More than 1,100 state employees face layoffs. some private vendors may cut staff too. Wells Center faces a 1 million reduction affecting 28 workers.
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Stacey Solano
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Quinn
Wells Center
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Today in History March 12 highlights from years past
March 12 marks milestones from 1664 when New Netherland lands were granted to the Duke of York to 1980 when John Wayne Gacy was found guilty of murders. Notable events include the Girl Scouts founding in 1912, Canberra designated as Australia’s capital in 1913, the first Roosevelt fireside chat in 1933, and Truman Doctrine in 1947.
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Turkey
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Hank Ketcham
Lyndon B. Johnson
New Hampshire
Eugene McCarthy
Minnesota
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Hafez Assad
Syria
Chicago
John Wayne Gacy Jr
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