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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 2011
Page
12
Janet and George Stone found a hummingbird trapped in a spider web in their Carterville yard. They freed it carefully and fed it sugar water, watching the exhausted bird regain strength after several attempts. The bird finally flew away after rest and continued care by the couple.
The Herrin council backed a tax increment financing plan for an eight unit apartment complex in the 600 block of East Foch Street run with the Southern Illinois Coalition for the Homeless and Williamson County Housing Authority for residents returning from incarceration with substance use disorders. Several members questioned funding and requested more review while most voted against the proposal, mayor said it could return later.
Marion leaders unveil a new hospital unit with remarks from Mayor Bob Butler. Butler recalls the decision a decade ago to support Marion Memorial Hospital and credits Community Health Systems for fulfilling promises and supporting future expansion.
A leaking gasoline line exploded in Nairobi's Sinai slum killing at least 75 and injuring 112 others. Residents rushed to collect fuel before the blast, with families devastated as fires spread through shanties and bodies floated in contaminated water. The pipe rupture was blamed on overpressure and a gasket failure.
In Effingham Illinois a 52 year old man Jerry Smith fired more than 40 rounds before killing his estranged wife Sharon Smith 41 and her mother Dorothy McClelland 71 then killed himself. Four others were in the home including three children but unharmed. Police found a rifle handgun and more ammunition in the vehicle. Authorities say no motive is clear and the investigation continues with local and state agencies.
Marion council to reconsider support for youth football after Commissioner Doug Patton urges a meeting to hear all sides and determine fault. The body approved a long awaited 1,200 square foot multipurpose room and electrical upgrade for the Boyton Street Community Center at a total cost of 80,000 dollars, funded by city funds and a 35,000 dollar state grant.
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