Wanted man now in custody in Indiana
Royalton man Greg A. Kiger aged 27, a registered sexual predator, is in custody in Indiana after an attempted abduction at the Du Quoin State Fair over Labor Day weekend. He faces a Perry County warrant for attempted aggravated sexual abuse and unlawful restraint, with prior convictions in Vermillion and Franklin counties. Police reported sightings in Williamson County and say a statement is due.
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Royalton
du Quoin
Greg A. Kiger
Indiana
Kiger
Williamson County
Vermillion County
Franklin County
Illinois Department of Corrections
Bethany Krajelis
AFAC embraces whistleblower role at SIU
Glenn Poshard faces plagiarism questions as Alumni and Faculty Against Corruption at SIU AFAC gains attention across the region. The group’s anonymity fuels criticism from Poshard and supporters who defend him in letters to The Southern Illinoisan. Details on AFAC membership remain unclear.
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Carbondale
Glenn Poshard
Southern Illinois University
SIU
Poshard
AFAC
Plagiarism Probe at SIU Trustees Meeting Today
Southern Illinois University trustees hold an 11 30 a m executive committee session at the Stone Center Carbondale to receive the chancellor’s recommendation on academic review of Poshard’s paper. Faculty Senate plans a 1 p m vote to form a blue ribbon panel and to consider a censure against Corruption at SIU an anonymous group formed after a 2004 firing in a plagiarism probe.
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Souther Illinois University of Trustees
Stone Center
Carbondale
Poshard
SIUC
Kaskaskia- Missouri
SIU
Chris Dussold
SIUE
SIUC Inspiring Women Alumna winner Adaire Putnam
Saugatuck native J Adaire Putnam, a Carbondale SIUC graduate and public relations specialist, was surprised to be named Inspiring Women Alumna Achievement Award winner. The gala on Oct 13 funds SIUC scholarships, with tickets $60 and a reception, silent auction, program, and live auction.
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Southern Illinois University
J. Adaire Putnam
Saugatuck
Mich
Putnam
Adaire
Student Center
International
Barris
Sin.edu
Sinc.edu
Inspiringwomen
Cedarhurst Craft Fair Persists Through Stormy Weekend
Cedarhurst Craft Fair drew thousands in Mount Vernon despite rain and potholes. Jason Stroud of Jest Jewelry-Gifts-Home said he works through weather and praised the show's organization. Alan and Rachel Haynes won Best of Metal, as attendees praised staff for filling ruts and keeping pathways passable.
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Stephanie Cox
Iron Gate
Nashville
Ind
Cedarhurst
Mount Vernon
Trinda Heitmeyer
The
Regal Frog Soap Co
Jason Stroud
Amanda Whitlock
the Southern
Alan
Rachel Haynes
Stroud
du Quoin
Carbondale Rolls Out Citywide Diversity Training
City of Carbondale conducts cultural diversity and racial sensitivity training for more than 200 employees from the city manager to crossing guards. The program, approved in July, began Friday at the Civic Center and runs through today, led by Roosevelt Thomas Consulting & Training.
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Carbondale
City of
Carbondale Civic Center
Jeff Doherty
Doherty
Roosevelt Thomas Consulting & Training
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