National Hunting and Fishing Days event in Carterville
The 25th Southern Illinois celebration takes over John A Logan College in Carterville this weekend with free admission and parking. Activities run 9 am to 5 pm Saturday and 9 am to 4 pm Sunday, including a kid’s fishing pond and a crowded fishing area expected to draw thousands of youngsters. Dwight Hofford notes potential for about 3000 kids to fish before the weekend ends.
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Debaters clash in Illinois 12th District race in Marion
At the Marion Cultural and Civic Center three candidates Bill Enyart Jason Plummer and Paula Bradshaw sparred over issues during the second debate. Tempers flared with pointed shots and a raucous audience at times drowned out answers. One man was ejected by Marion Police after an outburst directed at Plummer.
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Fiddler on the Roof comes to Shryock Auditorium
SIU presents the Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof at Shryock Auditorium on October 26. Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Monday online or by phone, with prices from 19 to 69 dollars. A $5 discount applies with promo code SOUTHERN.
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Trico remembers Courtney Rieckenberg with fundraiser event
Trico High School communities rally for an annual memorial fundraiser for Courtney Dawn Rieckenberg, a 2005 Trico junior who died from injuries in an auto accident. Debby Bach recalls her as an active student, involved in softball, volleyball, band and cheer. Since 2005, over 98 thousand dollars has funded school projects. This year’s event at Buck Bower Park in Ava includes a poker run, auctions, food and music by Priebe Brothers. Proceeds target a 14 thousand dollar softball scoreboard for Trico, with potential gifts to St. Jude.
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