Manhunt continues in murder case in Crab Orchard Refuge
A manhunt is under way for Carbondale residents Michael J. Thompson and Terrance A. Vinson who are wanted as armed suspects in the murder of 26 year old Benjamin Slaughter found in the Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge. Trevis S. Thompson was arrested on unlawful battery and restraint charges and jailed on 250000 bond as authorities pursue warrants for the two remaining suspects. The case involves alleged abductions and is being coordinated by Jackson County State's Attorney Mike Wepsiec with Williamson County officials weighing murder charges.
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Marion
Benjamin Slaughter
Crab Orchard
Carbondale
Michael J. Thompson
Terrance A. Vinson
Trevis S. Thompson
Jackson County
Mike Wepsiec
Williamson County
Charles Garnall
Michael Thompson
Vinson
Stormy weather knocks out power across Southern Illinois
A severe overnight thunderstorm left thousands without electricity and caused minor property damage across Southern Illinois. Fire crews checked locations in Marion including Motel 6 and the Senior Citizens building with no fires found. A Buckner barn was destroyed as 60 mph winds toppled poles and trees, while Anna, West Frankfort, Carbondale and Murphysboro reported wind-related damage. National Weather Service warned of continuing severe thunderstorms.
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Steve Jahnke
University Hall
Carbondale
Midwest
Illinois
Jack Reed
Marion Fire Department
Motel 6
Marion Senior Citizens Building
Monroe Cleaners
Ray Fosse Park
Franklin County
Buckner
County Emergency Management Agency
Ryan Buckingham
National Weather Service
Paducah
The
Weather Service
Anna
West Frankfort
Murphysboro
Therapist builds trust with breast cancer patients at Marion Hospital
Radiation therapist Tim McGowan describes daily patient contact during a five week breast cancer treatment and how familiarity reduces initial awkwardness. He notes his long career since 1994 and acknowledges helping thousands of patients with targeted radiation therapy at Marion Hospital Cancer Center.
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Marion
Tim McGowan
McGowan
Marion Hospital Cancer Center
We Jamnee
Southef
Breast Cancer Awareness Month feature series
A third in a Friday feature series on October awareness urges taking time to open up to patients. The piece notes the emotional toll, including the risk of losing friends, and cites McGowan’s perspective as he discusses coping and therapy options.
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McGowan
Herrin man recalls VA medical woes after knee surgery
John Vandergriff, a 64 year old Herrin resident and Navy veteran, recounts multiple colon surgeries at the Marion VA Medical Center and a recent left knee replacement at Herrin Hospital. He details infections, a colostomy, and his decision to stay with Dr Mike Davis at Herrin despite VA unit shutdowns.
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Herrin Hospital
Herrin
John Vandergriff
Vandergriff
Marion
John Cochran Hospital
St. Louis
Mike Davis
U.S. Navy
Veterans Administration
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M. Thompson
T. Thompson
BY Blackwell
Thomas the
Marion VA Medical Center
John D. Homan
Paul Newton
Kenny Smith
Herrin Elementary School
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