Help Is Here Express offers discounted prescriptions in Carbondale
A brief at First Presbyterian Church 310 S University Ave Carbondale runs today from 9 to 11 a.m. to aid uninsured residents with discounted and free medications. The effort is part of the Partnership for Prescription Assistance a national program sponsored by several pharmaceutical firms. The release notes PPA has helped over 4.2 million patients. Contact Johnna Kountz at 612 716 7126.
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S. University Ave
Carbondale
Partnership For
PPA
Johnna Kountz
ULLIN SCC meth seminar draws local focus
Shawnee Community College to host a free seminar My Life Before and After Meth from 9 to 10 30 a m Oct 19 in the Educational Center Ullin. The program follows a boy story and other local meth survivor tales with informational booths and educational materials. Page 4B 5B notes more Shawnee college coverage.
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Shawnee Community College
College Educational
Ullin
Shawnee College
Carterville pilot remains in critical condition after crash
Anthony Watts a 46 year old registered nurse anesthetist from Carterville lies in critical condition at Saint Louis University Hospital after a morning crash of his Piper 28 four seat aircraft near Festus Missouri. Watts was en route to Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City when the plane tumbled from treetops and collapsed into a slope. He was alone and survived initial rescue to undergo surgery. Watts’ hospital spokeswoman and neighbors described him as a devoted family man and contractor with ties to Jefferson Memorial Hospital.
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Benton
Franklin County
Bill Wilson
Eddie Davis
Thompsonville Road
Blacktop
Davis
Franklin Hospital
Carterville
Festus
St. Louis University Hospital
St. Louis Post- Dispatch
Ralph Brown
Jefferson County
Anthony Watts
Selma Farm
Watts
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Crystal
Laura Signaigo
Jon Cagle
Cagle
John Winkelman
Winkelman
Children Learn Safety During Fire Prevention Week
Students participate in hands on fire safety activities during Fire Prevention Week as local firefighters and teachers lead demonstrations. Paul Newton documents the event with photos showing youngsters handling gear and learning escape plans at the community center.
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Lily Jenkins
Marion
Sarah Wollensen
Ryan Ray Whittington
West Frankfort
Jonathon Horrell
St. John’s Catholic School
Quinn pushes 102 counties to back VA funding referendum
Lt. Gov Pat Quinn seeks advisory referendum on the February primary ballot asking voters if the federal government should be required to adopt mandatory full funding of Veterans Affairs. County clerks in all 102 counties question fiscal responsibility of the measure.
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Illinois
Pat Quinn
Quinn
Department of Veterans
Woman in crisis ends search without injuries in West Frankfort
West Frankfort police and a K nine search probed a 4 a.m. incident in the 1300 block of East Lindell Street where a woman threatened self harm and fled with her 4 year old daughter. The case was turned over to Franklin Williamson Human Services with no injuries reported.
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West Frankfort
Jeff Tharp
East Lindell Street
Tharp
K-9
Franklin-Williamson Human Services
Steeleville slaying leads to tripled murder charges against suspect
In Steeleville Casey Morgan, 26, was stabbed to death at her Main Street home Friday. Co worker Michael D. Roye was arrested and charged with three counts of first degree murder and obstruction of justice. Neighbors recall a friendly mother and devoted neighbor as authorities investigate a possible violent relationship. Roye and Morgan both worked at Spartan Light Metals in Sparta.
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Casey R. Morgan
Morgan
Main Street
Michael D. Roye
Randolph County
Roye
Casey Morgan
Gibson
Spartan Light Metals
Sparta
Illinois
Stan Diggs
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