Chamber holds 32nd auction and craft sale in Carbondale
The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce will host the 32nd annual Auction Craft and Yard Sale on September 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the SIU Carbondale Arena parking lot with over 100 vendors offering crafts clothing shoes appliances music and plants. A rain date is set for September 9. Spaces 161x181 cost $35 each and can be rented by calling Jan at 549-2146.
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Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
Southern Illinois University
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Carbondale Auction to Benefit Chamber Activities Event
Thousands attend an annual Carbondale event with a large auction starting at 10 a.m. Auction items include a 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan and two mobile homes. Proceeds fund chamber programs, community development, and local business support. reservations due Sept 6.
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Joe Ollis
Old National Bank
Pinckneyville Chamber welcomes new members and awards
Pinckneyville officials welcomed two new members Southern Illinois Regional Social Services Youth Services Program and Cavco Printers at a chamber meeting. SIRSS opened a Pinckneyville office and offers youth support including Big Brothers Big Sisters. Cavco Printers operates at 701 S Main St since 1996. Awards went to Patsy and Richard Vaughn for Spotlight improvements and Edward Jones as Chamber Business of the Month with 111 S Walnut St office opened in 2000. B C Refrigeration named Silver Sponsor. Chamber sets Family Picnic Sept 11 at Pinckneyville Fairground. info line 357-3243.
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Lucas
Pinckneyville Fairground
Spirit of Attacks reading program seeks volunteers in Carbondale
BRIEFLY CARBONDALE volunteers are asked to assist with the I CAN READ program. Classes run 3 to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday during the school term, starting Tuesday. Services are free for children in first through sixth grades. To enroll or learn more call 457-4995 or visit the Emma C. Hayes Center reading room.
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Carbondale
Emma C. Hayes
SIUC dance lessons and Cache River Days events planned
SIUC Continuing Education offers beginner and intermediate ballroom dance classes September to November with a 50 dollar fee for 10 weeks. Cache River Days in Ullin September 14 to 16 features canoe trips, pancake breakfast, parade, flea market, crafts, petting zoo, softball, and contact numbers for registration.
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Ullin
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Touch of Nature
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Allin Ball Park
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A.E. Corzine
Crossroads United Methodist Church
Bell Chapel
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Gene Hammer
Ball Park
Millie DeWitt
Allin Park Booster Club
Pinckneyville campus breaks ground for new Perry County college
The plan funds a new Pinckneyville site with 4 acres donated, supported by $400,000 in state and member funds and $200,000 from a bank and donor. The campus will host Matsushita Universal Media Services training and Pinckneyville Fish Farmers Co-op programs, offering distance learning and 60 to 80 percent transfer classes, with a second phase planned to add labs and space.
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Rokanville
William O’daniel
D-Mount Vernon
Murphy-Wall State Bank
Pinckneyville
Matsushita Universal Media Services
Pinckneyville Fish Farmers Co-op
Perry County
Kern
Inn
Grants Development Bond Fund in Illinois Details
The Grants Development Bond Fund is administered through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. The program finances community projects and economic development initiatives, with oversight by state authorities and allocation guidance for eligible municipalities and organizations.
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Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
Cypress Fire Dept Wins Federal Grants For Equipment
Cypress Volunteer Fire Department receives 3785 in federal grants from FEMA to fund firefighting gear vehicles PPE wellness and prevention programs nationwide through Sept 30. Pioneer's Cabin hours and menu details appear in nearby listings with family style meals 689 during weekdays 789 weekends.
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Johnson County
Cypress Volunteer Fire Department
Federal Emergency Management Administration
Murphy recalls Merle Jones award career and broadcasts
Murphy, a long time Southern Illinois sports broadcaster, reflects on his Merle Jones award, his roles as news and sports director, Cal Poly announcer, and Saluki and Carterville broadcasts. He notes his 23rd year hosting a weekly sports talk show, his family ties, and his efforts to save Cardinals broadcasts with Merle Jones.
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Illinois
Jones
St. Louis Cardinals
WJPF
Southern Illinois
Merle
Rock Art At Piney Creek Illinois Dates From 500 to 1550
Archaeologists from Carbondale date Piney Creek rock art to the Late Woodland era from A D 500 to 1000 and the Mississippian era from A D 1000 to 1550. Signs guide visitors to carvings and paintings while warning against vandalism.
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Piney Creek
Illinois
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Pioneer's Cabin
Willisville
Pioneer’s Cabin
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