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Quick Change of Season for IndiansDec 02, 2008 10:00 pm - A glance at the 2008-2009 roster shows why fourth-year coach Mike Crews (45-43) is both excited-and apprehensive-about the year ahead. The dean of area coac...
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Rough SIRR Start for Local Girls SquadsDec 02, 2008 10:00 pm - "We just got off to way too poor of a start," PCHS coach Alan Engelhardt said. "We took awhile to find a rhythm and you can't do that against such a good, good te...
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Mable L. WynnDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - Mable had worked as a clerk at Sheehan Grocery Store. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin. She was born April 22, 1912 at Ullin, the d...
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While Your'e at It, Senator, Bring Back the Willis FamilyDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - The appeal is predicated on the heartbreaking plight of Ryan's wonderful wife, Lura Lynn, whom I met on several occasions. But, at the end of the day--at the end ...
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William R. "Bill" GladsonDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - William "Bill" was born on September 22, 1922 in Pinckneyville, a son to William Eugene and Jenny L. (Craig) Gladson. He married Patricia Ann Dillow on March 6, 1...
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Early Release for Du Quoin's 'Citizen of the Year' Ryan?Dec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - He may not have been governor at the time some of the vast projects were proposed, but his legacy includes Du Quoin's middle school, the new Illinois State Police...
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Bonnie OrtizDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - Although Bonnie was busy working and raising young children, she pursued her education, ultimately obtaining her master's degree. She spent more than 20 years at ...
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Shirley R. HemmerDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - Shirley was born on April 14, 1936 in DuQuoin, IL, a daughter to Dallas Ivan and Lillian M. (Kelley) Neal. On October 29, 1955, she married Edward H. Hemmer in Du...
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Du Quoin Native Is Colorado's Newest State RepresenativeDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - She has fond memories of the faculty and staff at the Du Quoin High School, particularly the influence of longtime educator Betty Thornton. Mrs. Thornton taug...
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Morse "Mick" WeatherfordDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - Mick was born on May 12, 1926 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to George Henry and Blanche (Brown) Weatherford. He enlisted in the United States Army during World War ...