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Final April ballot set in Perry County; no refsFeb 19, 2021 12:00 am - There will be no referendums on any Perry County local election ballot April 6. The deadline for putting referendums on the ballot has passed, and no initiatives have be...
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COVID-19 vaccination site opens at civic centerFeb 19, 2021 12:00 am - The Carbondale Civic Center will serve as a COVID-19 mass vaccination site beginning today, Feb. 19. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday that two locations...
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Council hears opponents of police substationFeb 19, 2021 12:00 am - Carbondale leaders last week faced the swift opposition that has resulted from a recently publicized proposal to add a police substation at the Eurma C. Hayes Center, wh...
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The black-and-white dividing lineFeb 19, 2021 12:00 am - Black History Month is a chance to look at the lessons of hate sometimes learned in youth - and how they can take a lifetime to overcome The Black Lives Matter protests ...
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District 95 discusses snow days vs. remote learningFeb 19, 2021 12:00 am - District 95 elementary schools were back to full-remote learning during this past week, as around 6 inches of snow blanketed much of the Carbondale area. However, the we...
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Birth noticesFeb 19, 2021 12:00 am - The following births were reported at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. January 27 Shelby Popejoy and Keith Jenning Jr. of Carbondale, a daughter, Ava-Jane Tabetha Smit...
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On the Trail: Taking care of our southern Illinois trailsFeb 19, 2021 12:00 am - A lot of work goes into maintaining the accessible nature spots in Carbondale and around the area. I've been on a lot of trails in southern Illinois, and the vast majori...
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On the Trail: For the forest, fire can be a healing medicineFeb 18, 2021 10:00 pm - Right now, if you drive through Giant City State Park near the Stonefort Trailhead, you'll notice that there has been a fire - a 200-acre fire to be exact. But far from ...
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Marion Police BlotterFeb 17, 2021 12:00 am - The following information was obtained from the Marion Police Department. Note that arrests and charges are allegations only, not findings of guilt. Nicholas Rodgers, 29...
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KC fish fry is back for the Lent seasonFeb 15, 2021 12:00 am - MARION - The Marion Knights of Columbus will be hosting the annual Friday Fish Fry every week during Lent. Due to COVID-19 mitigations, all meals will be served via curb...