Carbondale Woman Arrested in Kentucky Burglary Case
Valerie J. Ting, 57, was arrested by the McCracken County Sheriff after allegedly burgling a residence on Hansen Road. Police say Ting loaded items into her vehicle as the homeowner arrived. She faces a third degree burglary charge and posted a $250 bond before release.
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Mount Vernon woman cited in two vehicle crash
Alecia J. Pigg, 28, was cited for improper lane usage after her 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis crossed the centerline on Illinois 14 east of County Road 1400 E and struck a semitrailer. Pigg was hospitalized. Derek L. Henson, 47, of Norris City, was uninjured. Both vehicles were towed. Drug take back event details listed for Carbondale West City and Saline County locations with hours.
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Norris City
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Hamilton Memorial Hospital
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SIU Family Weekend kicks off with campus events and games
SIU invites families to a weekend of free activities at the Student Recreation Center and Campus Lake, plus the Family Weekend Craft Sale. Friday opens with A Miscellany of Talent and Fun at University Museum, with tours, a 5K run Saturday, and a Saluki tailgate for 100 years of campus housing. The Salukis play Indiana State at 6 p.m. Saturday. Sunday features Chancellor Rita Cheng’s brunch with locally grown foods. For details, call 618-453-2721 or 618-453-1000 or visit the Saluki Family Weekend site.
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Landfill hosts bonus picnic with food drive aid
Republic Services and its CWI unit organized a picnic at the Southern Illinois Regional Landfill with a food drive to replenish local pantries. Gary Pearson credited the idea to a landfill employee while Randy Thompson oversees the region and praised the team for helping neighbors in need.
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de Soto
Jackson County Recycle Drive Marks Ten Years
The Jackson County Health Department marks a decade of electronics recycling led by a year-long collection that reached 73 000 pounds in year one and projects over 3 million pounds recycled by 2012. The program, aided by Southern Recycling Center Carbondale and funded by the Jackson County solid waste fund, ships items to Vintage Tech Recyclers and has earned state awards.
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Wonder Water Reunion Continues At Creal Springs Event
The Creal Springs Wonder Water Reunion continues through the weekend with family friendly activities. It began Wednesday with a ribbon cutting and gospel music by One Voice and Voices of Praise. Pageants for ages birth to 18 took place Thursday. SEE REUNION / PAGE 2B.
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Creal Springs Wonder Water Reunion Schedule
Creal Springs plans a packed Wonder Water Reunion with New Way performing at 5 30 p m tonight and Country Swing at 7 p m. A parade is set for 11 a m Saturday followed by music from 2 to 10 p m with multiple acts.
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Heart Walk Set to Open at John A Logan College
The American Heart Association event begins at 8 a.m. at JALC with an opening ceremony at 9:30 and a two mile walk at 10. The free event invites regional residents to participate and donate at the scene. About 1,500 participants are expected to join the effort to fight heart disease and stroke. Call 618-983-3234 for details.
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