Wexstten announces bid for retention as judge
James Wexstten of Mount Vernon declared his bid for retention to serve on the Fifth District Appellate Court. Appointed last October after Terry Hopkins’s death, he pledged a clean, positive campaign focused on experience with backing from lawmakers Gary Forby and John Bradley.
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James Wexstten
Fifth District Appellate Court
Mount Vernon
Laborers
Laborers Way
Wexstten
Terry Hopkins
Judy Cates
Gary Forby
D-Benton
John Bradley
Three Victims Hospitalized After Route 51 Head On
A Friday evening head on collision on Route 51 about half a mile south of Arnold's Market sent three people to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Two males and one female suffered critical or serious injuries as responders used the Jaws of Life to extract them from two destroyed vehicles. Names and cause withheld.
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Gerald Lence
Jackson County Ambulance Service
Arnold's Market
Memorial Hospital of
Carbondale
Lence
Makanda
Bethany Krajel
From Molineaux to Michael Exhibit Opens in Carbondale
Mike Glenn showcases 193 years of African American athletes from 1810 to 2003 at the African American Museum of Southern Illinois in University Mall Carbondale. Glenn, SIUC alumnus and former NBA player, notes Tom Molineaux as the starting point, highlighting his boxing rise from slavery to challenge for England’s heavyweight title in 1810.
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Carbondale
Mike Glenn
Molineaux
Michael
Arlene Norvell
Cailmvl
Glenn
Buffalo Braves
New York Knicks
Atlanta Hawks
Milwaukee Bucks
SIUC
St. John’s University
Baruch College
Tom Molineaux
Virginia
Zachary Molineaux
Tom Cribb
England
Cribb
Peaceful Iraq War Protest Near SIU Carbondale
About 120 students and friends gathered Friday near Anthony Hall to protest the Iraq War and U S policy in the Middle East. Rich Whitney, Green Party candidate, criticized war funding and subcontractor bids, urging an end to the war and policy change.
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Steve Jahnke
Southern Carbondale
Green Party
Rich Whitney
SIUC
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
Anthony Hall
U.S
Middle East
George Bush
Dick Cheney
Mayors lead bocce charity tourney in Herrin
Herrin mayor Vic Ritter joined Marion mayor Bob Butler Benton mayor Gary Kraft and Carterville assistant police chief H L Pulley to form a team in a fundraiser bocce ball tournament behind Herrin Civic Center. The event draws human services clients and partner companies to support mental health and substance abuse services. Organizers expect about eight thousand dollars this year after six thousand last year, with proceeds aiding the Franklin Williamson Human Services programs.
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Herrin
Franklin- Williamson Human Services
Vic Ritter
Ritter
Marion
Bob Butler
Benton
Gary Kraft
Carterville
H.L. Pulley
Herrin Civic Center
Bob
Myself
The Southern Wins IPA General Excellence Award 2007
The Southern claimed first place for general excellence in the Illinois Press Association 2007 News Contest at the IPA convention in Springfield. Judges praised organization, sections, and photos. Publisher Dennis DeRossett accepted the award and spotlighted the staff’s pursuit of excellence.
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Southern Clinoisan
Illinois Press Association
IPA
Springfield
The
Southern
Dennis DeRossett
DeRossett
Danville Commercial News
Northwest Herald
Crystal Lake
Naperville Sun
Pam Schmalenberger
Saluki
Caleb Hale
Shawnee Community College marks 40th anniversary with new logo
Shawnee Community College celebrated 40 years Friday with a luncheon and presentation by President Larry Choate. The event showcased a photo slideshow of the college history and the unveiling of a new college logo. Board Chair Wesley Wright praised the school’s impact on the region while noting its long service since 1967 to residents across five counties.
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Allin
Shawnee Community College
Over the Hill
Larry Choate
Shawnee College
Choate
Alexander
Johnson
Massac
Pulaski
Union
Wesley Wright
Board of Trustees
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Cadell Rodriguez
Iraq
Scott Fitzgerald
Melissa Brandt
Paul Hemmerling
Lake County
Brandt
Codell Rodriguez
Lee Bocce Ball
Claudette Roulo
Dale Horaz
Herrin Hospital
General Dynamics
Taavetrcce
Sarah Kinkade
Rodriquez
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