Logan descendants retrace Civil War general's family history
Hawkins and George Logan recount their great-great grandfather a Civil War hero and former presidential hopeful. They recall a funeral in Washington DC memories from their grandfather and the claim that Mary Logan helped inspire Memorial Day. Now residents of Cayucos California and Hollingsworth Georgia they travel to honor their ancestor with help from longtime contact Jones.
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Governor signs budget boosts education funding but raises tuition
Governor Blagojevich unveils a budget with a 4.8 percent spending increase funded by a $1.1 billion pension shift. Public universities face modest increases while tuition rises at four-year institutions. A legal challenge by insurers targets sweeping $7 million from the car theft prevention fund, with critics arguing it weakens consumer protections.
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West Frankfort boating death tied to alcohol and tragedy
Investigators say alcohol played a role in the drowning of Michael Key in West Frankfort, with Curtis and Gary Key cited for operating a boat under the influence and without life jackets. Key, a BCHS 2005 graduate with cerebral palsy and visual impairment, was remembered as a kind, hard worker who aspired to live independently. Funeral services are planned, as DNA and area agencies continue the investigation and officials warn that boating and drinking remain a dangerous mix.
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TraffIc delays force BCHS teacher to miss graduation
Retiring BCHS English teacher Hostetler missed the Benton graduation after a lengthy interstate delay. She arrived as graduates were marching out, frustrated by communication gaps with coworkers who left phones in rooms or turned them off. She plans retirement travel and hopes students remember the slow, thoughtful approach she urged, quoting Friar Laurence from Romeo and Juliet.
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Two Mount Vernon Men Sentenced In Federal Cases
Two Mount Vernon men received long federal prison terms in separate cases. Deandery Chambers Jr., 26, was sentenced to over 15 years as an armed career offender after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon, with five years of supervised release. Jason Myers, 26, drew more than 24 years and ten years supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine and two counts of distribution. The Southern District of Illinois announced the rulings.
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