Local Weekend Events Across Southern Illinois
A compact listing of activities in the region includes a 10 a.m to noon American Kestrel program at Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Marion with contact (618) 997-3344 Ext. 334, a fundraiser for Two Rivers Child Advocacy Center from 1 to 9 p.m. at Great Boars of Fire Lodge Anna with music auction and meals, and multiple community fundraisers, yard and donut sales, and concerts Saturday and Sunday across Cobden Carbondale Murphysboro Du Quoin and Carterville, with assorted venues and phone numbers.
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Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge
Marion
Two Rivers Child Advocacy Center
Great Boars of Fire Lodge
Anna
Court reverses woman's murder conviction in child death
An appellate court reversed Donna M. Duncan's first degree murder conviction in the death of 8-year-old Joseph Michael Duncan, who was beaten by Ernst J. Bruny Jr. and found in a suitcase. Bruny pleaded guilty to murder. Duncan previously received a 22-year term. Convictions for aggravated battery of a child and concealment remain.
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Vienna
Johnson County
Brian Trambley
5Th District
Trambley
Donna M. Duncan
Ernst J. Bruny Jr
Joseph Michael Duncan
Bruny
Donna Duncan
Duncan
Florida
Joseph Michael
Joseph
Farewell to a Leader Ralph Dunn Remembered in Du Quoin
Hundreds gathered at Du Quoin First Baptist Church to honor Ralph Dunn 90 a longtime Republican legislator known for steady re election wins and service to Illinois. Former Gov. Jim Edgar praised Dunn as a successful honest leader who cared for his district and state while sharing anecdotes and jokes. The memorial highlighted his 12 years as a representative and 10 years in the senate along with his business success and devotion to people. SEE DUNN / PAGE 2B.
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Jim Edgar
Ralph Dunn
du Quoin
Illinois
First Baptist
Ralph
Dunn
Edgar
Historic mansion sells for 131 250 at Tamaroa auction
Steve C. Roberts of St. Louis bid 131 250 to acquire the B G Roots home and 4 acre site near Tamaroa. He plans to restore the 1856 property linked to abolitionist Roots, with aims to fund preservation via collaborations with local groups and a possible non profit foundation. The site sits near the Roots School and log cabin, key Underground Railroad landmarks.
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Tamaroa
Jean and
Calvin Ichendahl
B.G. Roots
Steve C. Roberts
St. Louis
Joe Ollis
Alex Belcher
Roberts
Illinois
Judy Huff
Shirley Place Welsh
Pinckneyville
Idendahls
Perry County
National Underground Railroad
Locust Hill Academy
Roots
John A. Logan
Ibendahls
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
University
Brian Gratwold
Roots School
Ichendahl
Wiring problem closes Herrin Kroger for cleanup
Electrical wires in the rear electrical room caused smoke and minor damage at the Herrin Kroger. The store closed around 8 a.m. Friday as firefighters and health inspectors checked stock while employees moved perishables to two refrigerator trucks. The incident prompted mutual aid from Marion and a storewide cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Kroger
Dee Tanner
Marion
Franklin-Williamson Bi- County Health Department
Tanner
Wuick Novara
the Souther
Herrin Kroger
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Village Hall
Maple Street
Cobden
Lakeland Baptist Church
Giant City Road
Carbondale
MAB Paints
E. ‘Walnut
Murdale
Walgreen’s
S. Wall
Heilig Meyers
Goodwill
East Main
Jackson Square
Murphysboro
Giant City School
Westown Shell
Farmer's Market
Crimson Express
Wal-Mart
Union County Historical Society
Camp Little Giant
Fellowship In Christ Church
Pinoak Drive
Carterville
John
Alto Pass Community Center
Harry
du Quoin State Fair
Chuck
Town Square Pavilion
Siuc Egyptian Suzuki School
Old Baptist Foundation
Arena Park Shelter No
Cape Girardeau
Kim Leister
Carbondale Middle School
E. Grand
Deborah Walton McCoy
Wwww.thesouthern.com
Travis Deneal
Johnson County Sheriff's Deputies
Knovara
Christi Mathis
Ctuck
Novara
the Southern
Bob Dickerson
Mathiss
Hcis
Linda Rush
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