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Coal Days a hit Shawneetown mayor says return of local festivals a welcome sightJun 02, 2021 1:00 am - SHAWNEETOWN - The return of Coal Days to Shawneetown is a hopeful indicator that life is beginning to return to normal, Mayor David Barker says. "We're glad to have Coal...
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Detwiler: Oakwood Bottoms is a southern Illinois birding hotspotJun 01, 2021 1:00 am - This wonderful birding site lies in the Mississippi River Bottomlands, and is comprised of more than 3,600 acres of bottomland hardwoods. In spring, this area teems with...
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Bicycle trails designated in Lake Glendale Recreation AreaJun 01, 2021 1:00 am - GLENDALE - Mountain bike enthusiasts will soon have access to the first bicycle trails designated in the Shawnee National Forest. About 19 miles between Lake Glendale Re...
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Poggas exhibits double feature in Hise MuseumJun 01, 2021 1:00 am - SALINE COUNTY - Marion and Christy Poggas of Zeigler will have two separate exhibits of their works on display in both the main and west galleries of the Ella Elizabeth ...
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Harrisburg celebrates Memorial Day in grand styleJun 01, 2021 1:00 am - HARRISBURG - Harrisburg celebrated Memorial Day with the spirited words of Glenn Poshard honoring the country's deceased servicemen and servicewomen for protecting Ameri...
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Carbondale solar project nears completionJun 01, 2021 1:00 am - The sun was shining as the city of Carbondale celebrated the near-completion of a massive, and largely cost-free, solar project at three city facilities. Local officials...
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Dozens march on anniversary of George Floyd's deathJun 01, 2021 1:00 am -
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Barton takes reins of Terrier boys hoopsJun 01, 2021 1:00 am - The Terriers took a long time to find a replacement for retired boys basketball coach Jim Miller, but the time allotted was justified considering the status of the sport...
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The cicadas are coming! Or are they?Jun 01, 2021 1:00 am - Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard about Brood X, also known as the Great Eastern Brood, and its emergence this summer in parts of 15 states. But new...
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Charles Hammond's works go on display at SIC Art GalleryMay 28, 2021 1:00 am - SALINE COUNTY - A collection of works donated by Charles Hammond of Eldorado will be on display in the Southeastern Illinois College George T. Dennis Visual and Performi...