Burglary Suspects Sought After Carbondale Home Invasion
Carbondale police seek burglars after a break in on Wednesday between 11 45 a m and 3 45 p m in the 300 block of E Larch Lane. Two televisions and a DVD player were stolen. other electronics littered the kitchen floor as a door to a bedroom was kicked in. Call 618 457 3200 or Carbondale Crime Stoppers at 618 549 to report tips.
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E. Larch Lane
Carbondale
Interim director named for Shryock Auditorium at SIU Carbondale
Matthew T. Shackleton is named interim director of Shryock Auditorium at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, succeeding Robert Cerchio who leaves after 30 years to join Southeast Missouri State University. Shackleton has four years at Shryock and is pursuing theatre studies at SIUC. Cerchio becomes assistant director at SEMO's School of Visual and Performing Arts on the river campus.
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Matthew T. Shackleton
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Shryock
Robert Cerchio
Southeast Missouri State University
Shackleton
SIUC
Cerchio
SEMO
School of Visual and Performing Arts
New River
Puddle imposter back in Pulaski County case notes
Martin Minter, accused imposter of Puddle of Mudd member Paul Phillips, first appeared in Pulaski County after extradition from Nashville. He faces kidnapping, intimidation, aggravated battery and aggravated assault with bond set at 200000. Preliminary hearing planned for Oct 2.
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Illinois
Paul Phillips
Pulaski County
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Nashville
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Jackson County
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Missouri man found guilty in Easter home invasion case
Leo Welch of Wyatt Missouri was convicted in Pulaski County court of burglary and home invasion after breaking into a Mounds area home on Easter morning and tying up several family members. Co-defendant Kevin Banks pleaded guilty earlier and received 15 years. Welch faces up to 45 years at sentencing November 22.
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Pulaski County
Missouri
Leo Welch
Wyatt
Pulaski
Mounds
Kevin Banks
Tamms
Grayson Gile
Gile
Banks
Welch
Pink Flossie Becomes Standout Subject in New Book
Local artist Marlene Webb of Ewing profiles her pig Pink Flossie in the book Pink Flossie Dreams Philosophy. The collection includes 12 paintings and sayings drawn from the artist’s memories of Flossie, including a photo that inspired the series. Webb notes the pig's real life roots, with the art and book reflecting a childlike faith and inner joy. The project followed a photo winning first prize and led to juried show exhibitions and public interest from officials. A reception and book signing were planned at The Buzz in Benton Public Square from 5:30 to 7:30 tonight.
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Franklin County
Marlene Webb
Benton
Ewing
Pink Flossie
Webb
Flossie
Benton Public Square
JALC Adopts Largest Budget in College History
CARTERVILLE John A Logan College approves a 35.8 million dollar FY07 budget, up about 2 million from FY06. President Robert L Mees says growth reflects rising enrollment and expanded programs. Salaries dominate the budget with health benefits driving cost increases, while tuition grants ICCB funding and local taxes fund the rest.
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Carterville
John A. Logan College
Jalc Board of Trustees
Robert L. Mees
John A. Logan
JP Barrington
Barrington
Illinois Community College Board
ICCB
Davis Holds Town Hall in Carbondale Amid Education Focus
Mayoral hopeful Jessica Davis drew four participants at the Carbondale Civic Center for the first of seven town halls. She urged better ties with school boards, citing proficiency gaps and stating the city faces an education crisis. The event was recorded for her campaign site.
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Carbondale
Jessica Davis
Davis
Carbondale Civic Center
Southern Illinois University
Eve Jahnke
Southern Carbondale
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