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Du Quoin's own Billie Brosch Hayes, aka Witchiepoo, dies at 96May 07, 2021 1:00 am - Billie Armstrong Brosch Hayes, a Du Quoin native best known for her portrayal of the eccentric Wilhelmina W. Witchiepoo on the children's TV series H.R. Pufnstuf, but wh...
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PCHS seniors gather for baccalaureate service at Du Quoin FairgroundsMay 07, 2021 1:00 am - With continued COVID-related restrictions on large indoor gatherings, the Pinckneyville Ministerial Alliance coordinated with leadership at the Du Quoin State Fairground...
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Lawrence Cofield named CMSF Distinguished AlumnusMay 07, 2021 1:00 am - CARRIER MILLS - The late Lawrence William Cofield is the latest Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School Distinguished Alumnus to be recognized. He was honored as part of CMS...
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Du Quoin Garden Club hosts district meetingMay 07, 2021 1:00 am - District VII, Garden Clubs of Illinois Inc., held its annual spring meeting last month at the Labor Pavilion inside the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. The Du Quoin Garden C...
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Top PCHS musicians honored at senior music banquetMay 07, 2021 1:00 am - Four of Pinckneyville High School's top musicians were honored at the recent Senior Music Banquet hosted by the PCHS Music Association. Amber Nichols, director of bands,...
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Educational Foundation celebrates scholarship winners in DHS Class of 2021May 07, 2021 1:00 am - The 2021 Educational Foundation Scholarship Banquet was back to being an in-person event on Saturday, as students and parents gathered in Hibbs Auditorium to celebrate t...
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New Chester officials seated on MondayMay 07, 2021 1:00 am - It was "hello, goodbye" Monday night at the Chester City Council meeting, as new elected officials were sworn in and Mayor Tom Page presented plaques to retiring officia...
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Local counties ahead of planned Next Generation 911 systemMay 07, 2021 1:00 am - SALINE COUNTY - Saline, Gallatin and many other southern Illinois counties are ahead of the curve when it comes to a "next generation" 911 system, a 911 coordinator says...
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Du Quoin Garden Club named best small club in Illinois for third yearMay 07, 2021 1:00 am - When she got the call, Jean Bullock nearly fell out of her chair for the third straight year. It was the Garden Clubs of Illinois Inc., the state organization, telling h...
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Corzine-McCloskey: Overfilled plate or overflowing cup?May 06, 2021 1:00 am - I decided to hire a cleaning service. I've been giving my joy away in exchange for a list of never-ending chores. Something had to give. God has been showing me in Psalm...