Field kitchen exhibit recalls veterans memories
An outdoor exhibit at the Jefferson County Historical Village in Mount Vernon honors U S veterans with an authentic World War II field kitchen and related memorabilia this weekend. The display showcases equipment and items from wartime service to illuminate the home front experience for visitors.
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Vinyard
Howard Christ
Jefferson County Historical Village
Mount Vernon
Jefferson County
WWII Field Kitchen Exhibit Opens at Mount Vernon
Schedule today 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. at Jefferson County Historical Village. Free lunch for veterans noon to 2 p.m. today, collected by Byron Vinyard. Exhibit displays frontline life gear including mess kits, pots, uniforms, web gear, and knives.
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Vinyard
Randolph County
Miners Open Season At Rent One Park In Marion
The Southern Illinois Miners kicked off their season at Rent One Park in Marion with long lines and eager fans. Gayle Petersen, a longtime season-ticket holder, arrived early ahead of the 6 p.m. gate opening.
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Marion
Southern Illinois Miners
Gayle Petersen
Petersen
Steve Jahnke
Rent One Park
Murder case cleared for trial in Elkville death
Jackson County judge found probable cause Friday for Jarrod Wayne Rudder to stand trial for murder in the death of 2 year old Michael Pulliam. The defendant, 24, pleaded not guilty to two counts of first degree murder after testimony detailing his statements about the April 23 interview and alleged details of the incident.
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Murphysboro
Jackson County
Jarrod Wayne Rudder
Elkville
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Mike Ryan
Rudder
Michael Pulliam
Ryan
Jackson
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Quinn OKs plan to juggle dollars for child care
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation to prevent a subsidized child care program from closing. The bill redirects almost 74 million dollars to a low income child care program that faced a shortfall after Quinn used funds to cover welfare case increases.
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Springfield
Pat Quinn
Senate
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