No voters speak out against school district consolidation
A Zeigler Royalton district group urges residents to vote against merging with Christopher. They place signs, plan door to door outreach, and counter the pro consolidation claim that savings, better curriculum and facilities, and more extracurriculars would result. SEE CONSOLIDATION / PAGE 5A.
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SIU guard Diamond Taylor faces DUI charges
SIU guard Diamond Taylor, 21, suspended indefinitely from the Salukis men’s basketball team after DUI-related charges. He can practice but cannot play or represent the university until cleared by coach Barry Hinson. Taylor faces two DUI counts on Oct. 11 and other driving violations.
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Detrick Named Illinois National Guard NCO of the Year
Staff Sgt. Beau Detrick of Marion won the Illinois Army National Guard Noncommissioned Officer of the Year for 2012 after the four day Best Warrior Competition held September 13 through 16 at Marseilles Training Center. Detrick serves with Recruiting and Retention Command and commented on the demanding event schedule in a news release.
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Million Dollar Powerball Ticket Sold in Du Quoin
One Stop in Du Quoin sold a Powerball ticket that matched five numbers 2 16 18 40 42 for a potential one million dollar prize. The winner has a year to claim, with a lump sum or annuity, while the store receives a 10 000 bonus plus 1 percent of the jackpot. Powerball draws Wednesdays and Saturdays across 42 states.
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Cameras Allowed in Southern Illinois Courts Pilot Program
The Illinois Supreme Court has activated the Extended Media Coverage Pilot Project in the First Judicial Circuit, permitting cameras in courtrooms across Alexander through Williamson counties on an experimental basis. Judges must file reports on media access and the chief judge will issue monthly summaries of requests, with decorum emphasized.
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