Miners prep Rent One Park for home opener in Marion
Crews work from March to ready Rent One Park for the Southern Illinois Miners home opener against the Evansville Otters. Director Billy Peterman notes extensive tasks including power washing seats and concourse, repairing seating and screens, hanging bunting, and field grooming. The field’s turf needs extra care with 40 to 60 high school and college games played on it, and rubber pellet distribution is key to maintenance.
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Tragedy in Joplin: Former Carbondale resident amid tornado
Kendra Moberly, formerly of Carbondale, was returning to Joplin, Missouri, when a tornado struck after a windy day. She described hail, wind, rain and drivers pulling over under an overpass as fear grew during the perilous drive.
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Kendra Moberly
Joplin
Tornado Death Toll Rises in Joplin Missouri Disaster
Rescue crews hunted amid splintered houses and crushed cars after a half mile wide tornado struck Joplin killing at least 116. It leveled much of the town and hit the hospital as officials warned the toll could grow while residents searched for missing loved ones.
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Salukis Win Eighth NIFA National Title at OSU Airport
Southern Illinois University claims its eighth National Intercollegiate Flying Association championship at The Ohio State University Airport in Columbus. SIU finished 414 to 405 over North Dakota, led by top 20 finishes from ten of fourteen team members and a 266 flight points to 196 in ground events.
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SIU breaks ground on Saluki Track and Field Complex
SIU Carbondale began construction on a 3.96 million Saluki Track and Field Complex east of Abe Martin Field. The standalone site will feature a 400 meter polyurethane track, synthetic turf infield, lighting, locker rooms, and seating for 250, with completion targeted for December.
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