Age no bar for Southern Illinois mayors
Carbondale Mayor Brad Cole at 35 works with 80 year old Marion Mayor Bob Butler as both leaders show age does not limit service. They emphasize cooperation, mutual respect, and focus on building a better Southern Illinois despite different tech habits and lengthy tenures.
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Murphysboro Apple Festival highlights regional orchards and treats
At the Murphysboro Apple Festival, Kiwanis members sold apples as 56 year tradition continues. Vendors offered apple dumplings cider butter and caramel apples while Rendleman Orchards supplied cider. Residents praise apples and reminisce on orchards past as crowds enjoy rides music and food through Sunday.
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Murphysboro
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Charles Bishop Sr
Bishop
Illinois crime trends show rise in murders and robberies
Illinois reports 467,372 violent and property crimes in 2006, a 1.7 percent drop from 2005. Murders up for first time in five years due to rural counties and Chicago area. robberies rise over 2 percent and rural violent crime increases. Arrests decline statewide, including murder and drug arrests, as officials urge continued vigilance.
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