Grandmother of four earns SIUC bachelor’s degree at 51
Pamela Irvin, a mother of two and grandmother of four, completes a journey at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. As she prepares for tonight’s College of Liberal Arts commencement, she reflects on education empowering her to belong and feel young. She began a full-fledged push for her degree while balancing family responsibilities.
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Carbondale
Pamela Irvin
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
College of Liberal Arts
Irvin
Whisenhunt Among Atypical JALC Class Of 2006
CARTERVILLE John A. Logan College prepares to award diplomas to a diverse 2006 class. Janna Whisenhunt, 20, a Mount Vernon high school graduate and active student, epitomizes the atypical profile of graduates in a ceremony this evening.
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Carterville
John A. Logan College
Janna Whisenhunt
JALC
Whisenhunt
Mount Vernon High School
What next for Maytag employees
After Whirlpool announced the Herrin Maytag plant will close on December 31, regional leaders gathered at John A. Logan College to discuss Gov. Blagojevich's Opportunity Returns plan. State Rep John Bradley voiced the community’s shared sorrow and urged regional action as seven crucial months loom. Union reps warned the closure appears certain and blamed the corporate decision.
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Herrin
Illinois
John Bradley
International Association of Machinists
Maytag
Pamela Kay Schmalenberger
Vic Ritter
John A. Logan College
Kohl's resignation accepted as Thompson assumes ROE role
The Franklin County Board approved the second step to oust Barry Kohl as superintendent of the Franklin-Williamson ROE. Kohl submitted his resignation effective May 31, with a paid leave starting immediately. Interim administrator O J Thompson, previously an assistant, will lead the ROE until the resignation takes effect.
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Franklin County Board
Barry Kohl
Franklin-Williamson
Kohl
Janine
O.J. Thompson
Thompson
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