Romney clinches GOP nod with Texas primary win
Mitt Romney secures the Republican nomination after surpassing 1,144 delegates by winning at least 88 in Texas. The former Massachusetts governor touts a strong fundraising base, a broad campaign organization, and a steady economy focused message as he aims to persuade swing voters and confront Obama in a general election. He declares the path ahead to restore employment and prosperity while criticizing the Obama record on energy investments.
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Massachusetts
U.S
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Obama
Local deputies report boozy crashes over holiday weekend
Franklin County deputies handled several crashes during the long weekend. A 25 year old Marion man, David Ritchie Jr., was cited for DUI and paraphernalia after his car in a ditch near Thompsonville at 5 18 a m. A 48 year old man suffered major injuries in a Mulkeytown motorcycle crash and was airlifted to a St Louis hospital. Edward Lennon 56 of Creal Springs was cited for DUI after a motorcycle loss of control on Illinois 149 near Elkville Blacktop. A Walier woman Elizabeth Thompson 36 was cited for DUI and failure to reduce speed after striking a car while turning off Bend City Road. Becky Malkovic
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Mulkeytown
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Dickerson
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Elkville
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Creal Springs
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Walier
Bend City Road
Hit and run charges filed in Carbondale accident
A hit and run crash west of North Oakland and Willow in Carbondale involved Cody A. Dempsey 18 and a blue Ford Crown Victoria at 3:23 a.m. Witnesses saw occupants flee. Dempsey and a passenger were treated for non life threatening injuries. Murphysboro report: bricks fell from a Walnut Street building near 14th and Walnut. no injuries or vehicle damage.
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Willow
Cody A. Dempsey
Willow Street
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Memorial Hospital of
Murphysboro
Walnut Street
14Th and
Walnut Streets
T & T Hair Studio
Burglary Investigation in Carbondale East Grand Ave Home
Carbondale police investigate a burglary reported between 7 a.m. May 21 and 3 10 p.m. Sunday at a residence in the 1100 block of East Grand Avenue. Entry made and property stolen, according to police. The Southern
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Carterville heritage festival opens Friday in town
Carterville hosts a weekend festival with Lions Club and Scout food, music, and vendor booths. Classic car contest invites entrants from a wide area. Saturday events run from 8 a.m. at Penteco church with yard sale and crafts, plus a Cornhole Tournament behind City Hall at 10:30 a.m. Call 618-985-3354 or 618-521-0742 for details. Vendor applications are available at Carterville Water Office.
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Rotary Club
City Hall
Marion council approves fee limit increase and land agreement
The Marion council expands Gray Hunter Stern accountants’ fee limit to 15000 for examining police and fire pension funds after misallocated money and stock certificates were found. Butler to sign a Corps of Engineers land agreement for Illinois 13 widening. Also approves payment to CEDC TIF Consultants for Kokopelli TIF district admin services.
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Butler
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army Reserve Center
Illinois 13
Cedc Tif
Kokopelli Tif
Life Center Pool Reopens With Aquatic Programs and Camps
The LIFE Center pool offers Arthritis aquatic programs and aerobics in deep and shallow water. Splash Park at Attucks Park operates 11 am to 7 pm daily. Kids join Chill Out in the Park on Wednesdays with water blasts from an aerial fire truck 1 to 2 pm. Summer sessions run June 11 to Aug. 1 at multiple parks with Youth Dollar Day on Aug. 10. Pool passes cover 18 visits for the price of 25. daily fees range from $1 to $4. Contact 618-351-5079 or visit www.cpkd.org for details.
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N. Wall St
Carbondale
Parrish Park
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Turley Park
Glenview Drive
Renfro
Park District
Linda
Rush
Thesouthern
Ing
Park
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