Marion boy struck by truck recovering after crash
An 11-year-old Marion boy, Luke Abbott, was injured Monday near Marion junior high and later released from hospital. He suffered head and hand lacerations and knee and heel bruises. A 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Darrin Smith, 34, of Herrin, struck him as traffic was stopped for a school crossing. Smith stopped immediately. no charges were filed.
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Kroger Closes Carbondale Store Leaving Employees Relocated
The Carbondale Kroger shuts its doors due to insufficient population support for two stores. About 50 employees are being relocated to Kroger branches in Murphysboro and east Carbondale, with some staff choosing to remain nearby. Local shoppers express sadness yet note familiar faces will stay at other locations.
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Herrin Tigers Auction for Pat's Kids Charity Event
Herrin High School football players and the Herrin Football Parents Club plan a 7 pm Friday charity auction at Herrin Elks to raise funds for Pat's Kids. Local donors include John A. Logan College and SIU Carbondale. items feature theater passes and sports tickets with food by 17th Street Bar & Grill.
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Debt Drive: Carbondale Park District to Borrow Again
Carbondale Park District will borrow money for a third time to cover rising costs. Director Brian Ramsey notes fuel utilities and insurance push expenses higher while treasurer Carmen Suarez says the debt payments are large but necessary. Proceeds from the golf course may help cut the debt, with an audit due in December and refinancing planned for 2010.
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