Craft fair tradition keeps Carbondale teacher’s items in demand
Lori Geiger, a Carbondale New School teacher, has participated in the SIU Craft Fair for 17 years. She consistently returns with crocheted items and doggie-biscuit wreaths, juggling her own craft sales and school fundraising. Geiger values staying in the same booth location and expanding to display school items to raise funds beyond breaking even.
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Lori Geiger
Geiger
Carbondale New School
Carbondale Considers Halloween Strip Bar Closures
Carbondale City Council discussions on Halloween street parties delayed to December 5. City staff report urges maintaining current Bar closures on the Strip to curb street celebrations, citing a 27-page history and safety concerns. The document, prepared for Mayor Brad Cole, says keeping bars closed removes a main ingredient for gatherings.
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Carbondale
Brad Cole
Illinois Avenue
Stabbing Suspect Sought in Makanda Case
Jackson County authorities seek Randall S. Edmonston in the Sunday stabbing of a 26 year old woman at Raccoon Valley mobile home park. He is armed and dangerous with an 18 month old daughter believed to be with him. Bond set at 250000. warrant issued for attempted first degree murder home invasion and aggravated domestic battery. Police urge tipsters to contact (618) 684-2177.
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Old U.S. 51
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Illinois
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West City man grateful after stolen car ordeal
Ralph Gibbs, 55, spent a week fearing transportation after his car was stolen and found wrecked. He credits two prayed answered moments despite the loss, expressing faith that his Lord is alive and in control. A timeline of the week unfolds from a church food program to the car theft.
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Ralph Gibbs
Gibbs
Satan
Sherry
Angel Food Ministries
Huck Novara
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