Gas prices rise in Southern Illinois as national average hits 2.80
Local drivers in Benton Herrin and Harrisburg face higher fuel costs while the national unleaded average climbs to 2.80 per gallon. Prices range from 2.75 in Marion and Murphysboro to 2.92 in Tamaroa. SIUC students describe weekly fuel expenditures and longer commutes as inflation pressures grow. Analysts cite crude price gains and investment buying as factors behind the upswing.
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Murphysboro
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Global Insight
London
Carbondale Park District weighs Hickory Lodge changes
At the upcoming Carbondale Park District meeting Elaine Ramseyer outlines a task force proposal for Hickory Lodge. The plan includes a botanical garden a community theater and an eco learning center while noting the lodge currently serves as office space for Carbondale Community Arts and Keep Carbondale Beautiful and suffers from poor exposure.
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Carbondale Community Arts
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Carbondale Park District Eyes Hickory Lodge Estate
The Carbondale Park District holds a regular meeting at 6 p.m. at the Carbondale Civic Center. Hickory Lodge, a 9 acre estate donated in 1978 by LeDeane Martin-Kirby, drew strong citizen opposition to 2006 liquidation plans. Ramseyer touts it as a potential popular destination and last intact local estate. A task force formed in February includes Elaine Ramseyer and 11 others.
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Ann Knewitz
Glenda Moye
Lee Fronabarger
Miriam van Zant
Mike Hanes
Kris Schachel
Ed van Awken
Scott Rogers
Future firefighter watches drills at Apple Festival event
Dwight Tuthill, 6, of Vergennes, son of firefighter Richard Tuthill, observes surrounding-area crews during Sunday practice for the annual Firefighters' Water Fights on the festival's last day. Local coverage continues on Page 1B.
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Vergennes
Richard Tuthill
Murphysboro
Free CERT disaster training offered by three fire departments
Dowell Elkville and Vergennes fire departments team up to form the Elverado Community Emergency Response Team to teach residents how to assist during disasters. The 20 hour program at Dowell Volunteer Fire Department aims for 12 participants, with about five signed up so far.
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Vergennes
Tracy Frischkorn
Elverado
CERT
CERT classes to begin in Dowell area training locals
Residents of Dowell Elkville and Vergennes may join CERT classes starting in October. The Dowell Fire Department leads with Elkville and Vergennes as co sponsors and Tracy Frischkorn managing. Training covers search and rescue first aid small fire suppression disaster preparedness psychology and terrorism awareness. The program is overseen by a committee of fire chiefs city officials and Frischkorn. It aligns with a state rollout of about 30 CERT programs inspired by mass disasters and Citizen Corps after the 9 11 attacks.
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