Radio DJ Josh Eldridge found dead in West City motel
West City authorities report WCIL radio personality Josh Eldridge known as Elrod, 28, of Benton, was found dead at 12:02 p.m. Saturday in Room 220 at Days Inn where he had lived for about a week. No signs of foul play. autopsy performed. toxicology results due in two to four weeks. Eldridge was married with one son.
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Marion Mayoral Hopefuls Emphasize Housing Reform
Marion candidates outline housing and neighborhood strength as key city goals. Mayor Butler cites building code updates and stricter rental property standards that shut down below standard units and reduce derelict housing. Carolyn Swartos urges community engagement to reclaim blighted areas and curb demolition costs.
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Swartos
Pinckneyville weighs new hospital as HUD stalls funding
Pinckneyville Community Hospital Administrator Tom Hudgens hopes construction on a new 25 bed facility could start next year after HUD declined financing. The project seeks USDA loan guarantees amid a $700000 service shortfall versus Medicare, with life safety codes looming in 2012.
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Shawnee Hills Writers Retreat draws small crowd in Cairo
The inaugural Shawnee Hills Writers Retreat on February 26 in Cairo drew about ten area writers despite a cold, windy day. Founder Joanne Blakley noted interest from others unable to attend and plans monthly meetings in Cairo. Guest speaker Darrel Dexter spoke on notable Cairo figures, including Henry Livingston Webb, as attendees toured the A B Safford Memorial Library and Custom House Museum. The group, now based in Anna, aims to expand membership and holds monthly at 125 W. Davie St. They schedule a Spring Arts Festival from April 29 to May 1 with a Your Stage event, a poetry festival, and a Ken Gilbert workshop. For info, contact Blakley at 618-697-6285.
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Louise Ogg
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Union County Writers Group
Old City Hall
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Ken “Fog” Gilbert
Carbondale Restaurants Support UNICEF Tap Project Week
Four Carbondale eateries Hunan Village Global Gourmet Tres Hombres and Harbaughs Café join UNICEF Tap Project inviting customers to donate 1 or more per glass of water. The campaign runs World Water Week aims to provide safe water for children.
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Tres Hombres
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Chan S. San
Tip Cook
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N. Washington St
Alan Rogers
Unicef
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