Pediatricians urge autism screening for toddlers by age two
The American Academy of Pediatrics urges universal autism screening for children by age two, recommending two screenings by 24 months and highlighting signs such as lack of babbling by nine months and not pointing at toys. Early therapy may lessen severity, though no cure exists.
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Clarida to retire after years guiding Marion growth
In Marion, Glenn Clarida announces stepping down next year after guiding major development west of Interstate 57 including the Pepsi plant, the Illinois Centre Mall, Wal‑Mart, Home Depot, and Heartland Regional Medical Center. He credits Mayor Butler and tax incentives for growth while noting Sugar Creek as a troubled project.
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City prepares for new FedEx facility in West Frankfort
West Frankfort moves to ease access to a 45000 square foot FedEx building by approving an engineering agreement for Ken Gray Boulevard and Mark Twain Road improvements. An Industrial Park roadway grant and a state funding match up to 48000 will help cover the estimated 105000 project cost, widening roads for truck and trailer traffic.
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Metropolis man charged after marijuana found in stop
Metropolis police arrested Rodrell Maurice Dobson 22 after a traffic stop near City Hall. He provided a fake name, had a warrant for failure to appear, and officers seized 34 grams of cannabis from the vehicle. Dobson faces possession of cannabis charges and was jailed at Massac County Detention Center. The stop was part of a weekend Mini Alcohol Program funded by the Illinois DOT.
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IEPA cleanup of illegal dump site begins
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will begin cleaning an illegal dump about two miles northeast of Sandusky on Sandy Creek Road. Weather permitting, completion is expected Friday. Waste includes metals glass debris household waste and tires along the county road and creek bank. The site is one of more than 100 IEPA cleanups statewide.
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Pumpkin painting contest planned in Carbondale Town Square
A pumpkin painting contest is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Town Square Pavilion in Carbondale. Pumpkins paints aprons and a wash-up station are provided. From 5 to 8 p.m. local businesses will supply candy for trick-or-treaters and may call 529-8040 for details.
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Couple pays 1947 price for Palmer House penthouse stay
Milwaukee area couple Larry and Mariam Orenstein honeymooned in 1947 at The Palmer House paying about $10 a night. Decades later they used a special offer to stay in the penthouse for the same rate, after submitting their original receipt and wedding mementos.
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Boil Order Lifted for Most Mardale Customers
The Mardale Water District has lifted the boil water order for customers on Old Illinois 13 Youngman Road and Illinois 127. The boil order remains in effect for customers on Jonesboro.
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Library runs video game sessions for teens at 430
The library will start teen video game sessions at 4:30 p.m. and end by 5:30 p.m. Stoner notes the hour is tight but expects growth, with plans for more hours and days. Dettmar handles registration. contact details and a corrupted email appear in the text.
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SIRIS Seeks Volunteers to Read For the Blind
SIRIS welcomes volunteers to read newspapers and periodicals on air to aid the blind. Devonport notes 20 active volunteers who dedicate a few hours weekly. Interested individuals should call 453 2808 for orientation and audition. donors can contact Jill Beidler at 453 4312.
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