Benton Mayoral Showdown Highlights Bauer Rogers Contrast
Incumbent mayor Bauer and challenger Rogers present stark contrasts in style and background as Benton voters head to a broader election after a primary. Bauer, a former four term city leader and local business owner, touts experience and federal grants while Rogers, a longtime Benton resident with 30 years in city government, emphasizes behind the scenes service and plans for ambulance, zoning, and a potential home rule form.
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Benton Fire Department
Naperville
Benton
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Benton Design
the Buzz
Benton Public Square
Brian
Salem
Council
Benton Township
Franklin Hospital
Derek Johnson
Spring break endures amid war and high gas prices
Panama City Beach hosts thousands of college students despite faltering economy and rising fuel costs. Tourism officials expect a 2 to 4 percent rise to a 400,000 visitor eight week period ending Easter. Other destinations include Daytona Beach Miami South Beach Key West and Jamaica. South Padre Island fears fewer than usual 180,000 visitors and about $200 million in local impact.
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Fla
Daytona Beach
Miami
South Beach
Key West
South Padre Island
Texas
Myrtle Beach
S.C
Lake Havasu City
Ariz
Cancun
Acapulco
Mexico
Jamaica
Dan Quandt
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Carbondale candidates tout campaigns with door to door outreach
In Carbondale precincts, candidates Cole and Flanagan push campaigns with maps, yard signs, brochures, and door to door visits. Cole promotes a solid record and vision at South University Avenue headquarters while Flanagan emphasizes a Renaissance vision and community outreach from the Julia Building. Both field questions at chambers, coffees, and neighborhood stops as they walk streets and residences.
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South University Avenue
Flanagan
Julia
South University
Walnut Street
Carbondale
Corrections Requested by The Southern Illinoisan
The paper asks readers to report inaccuracies via the hotline, noting an August fire at Herrin Bowl where a work crew failed to contain a roof fire. state fire marshal found no conclusive cause and the March 14 notice acknowledges an error in that report.
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Jackson County
the Southern
Herrin Bowl
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