Drug testing eyed for Murphysboro extracurriculars
Murphysboro Community School District 186 may add random drug testing for students in extracurricular activities. Superintendent Chris Grode says the issue could appear on the July school board agenda as administrators study policies from other districts and craft a plan for board discussion. Parents have long pushed for such testing.
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Murphysboro
Murphysboro Community School District
Chris Grode
Grode
90 year old delivers meals to community hero
Herrin veteran Don Benitone aged 90 volunteers for Williamson County Programs on Aging delivering meals three days a week since 1976. He arrives by Honda CR-V, greets clients, and brings lunch while quietly funding and aiding programs. Mary Williams calls him the best and notes his unwavering service.
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Don Benitone
Herrin
Mary Williams
Benstone
Chittyville
Johnston City
Williamson County
Robert D. Childers
Paul Newton
Benitone
Winona Archioine
Teenager Drowns in Farm Pond Near Thompsonville
Matthew W. Kuhns, 18, of Mulkeytown drowns in a private pond while swimming with friends north of Thompsonville. Onlookers said he surfaced briefly before sinking. one witness called 911 as rescuers searched the pond. Coroner confirms death after incident Saturday evening.
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Matthew W. Kuhns
Mulkeytown
Franklin County
Marty Leffler
Kuhns
Thompsonville
Blue Star Memorials Honor Vets Nationwide
The Blue Star Memorial program marks 68 years since its 1944 inception by National Garden Club members to honor veterans across the nation. See Blue Star on Page 2A.
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Blue Star
Marion
National Garden Club
Bocce crowds fill HerrinFesta with two tournaments
At HerrinFesta Italiana on Sunday, four bocce courts hosted 12 teams in the International Championship Division and 16 in an open tournament. Peter Bondioli, Mary Bondioli, and their son Kevin Frost managed registrations, coin tosses, and court assignments amid the busy day.
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Peter
Mary Bondioli
Kevin Frost
Steven Tacchi
Herrin Festa
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