Dogs Rescued from Colp Home as Adoptions Begin
Williamson County Animal Control reports two dogs adopted out of a rescue that pulled 46 dogs from a Colp residence tied to John Young Sr. who faced cruelty charges. Callers were directed to the shelter as the public learns details from a sheriff's press briefing.
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Harrisburg flood disaster under scrutiny and NFIP ties
After a $17 million damage toll and a state disaster declaration by Gov. Blagojevich, questions rise about Harrisburg officials not joining the National Flood Insurance Program despite county emergency director recommendations. Allan Ninness cites different floods and defers blame as the council considers protective actions. Only three communities in the area remain 未 full context.
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SIU women fall short in troubled 2007-08 season
Dana Eikenberg faced mounting tension as the Southern Illinois Salukis went 10-20 after players wrote NCAA letters about the program climate. Freshmen Worden left midseason while Saline and Young sought scholarship releases, and athletic director Moccia broadened interviews to include underclassmen.
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SIU Halts Coal Gasification Plan on Campus
SIU Carbondale and partners suspend campus coal gasification project after a pre-feasibility study raises questions. President Glenn Poshard and Coal Research Center director John Mead emphasize pursuing alternative electricity plans and partnering with other entities. The idea arose from a consortium of five public Illinois universities to reduce rising power costs, with SIU cited for its closeness to coal resources.
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Bald Knob Cross inspection warns of worse damage
Engineers from E T Simonds Construction Co report the Bald Knob Cross may be in poorer condition than expected. Friends of the Cross leader Bill Vandergraph said the study found more exterior damage and outlined that cost estimates were not yet available. The cross governing body had previously claimed 80 percent internal stability.
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