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Seed Libraries: A Crazy Idea That Grows on YouJul 10, 2012 11:00 pm - "This is crazy! Why am I here?" No, it's not crazy. Inside the Du Quoin Public Library doors stood Jeanette Hart-Mann and Nina Dubois interviewing Du Quoi...
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Mayor vs. Mayor: Holder Accuses Kellerman of Threatening Son's JobJul 10, 2012 11:00 pm - The alleged incident occurred on April 3, 2012 at 5:55 a.m. at City Hall. The former Mayor provided a written statement from his son and a letter of apology from...
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Ethel M. McMahanJul 10, 2012 11:00 pm - Ethel was born May 2, 1919 in Vergennes Township, Ill., a daughter to the late William and Sophronia (Porter) Parrish. Ethel was a member of the Wesley United M...
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Frank Hoxie SmithJul 10, 2012 11:00 pm - "Hoxie," as he was known, was the youngest son of Lucius and Georgie Smith of Du Quoin. He is survived by two wives, Irena Zeigler Smith of Rhode Island and Virg...
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BASEBALL: Jr. Legion #1 pulls away from ChesterJul 09, 2012 11:00 pm - Pinckneyville-Du Quoin went on to win 10-3 at Rigdon Field behind three RBI and three scoreless innings pitched from Nolan Luke. Chester led 1-0 in the bottom of the se...
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BASEBALL: Pinckneyville-Du Quoin defends Wooden Bat crown at SteelevilleJul 09, 2012 11:00 pm - Posts 2504 & 647 knocked off Sparta and Steeleville earlier in the week and got on the board fast against Marion, which had dropped both their games at the Classic head...
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Seminar at City Hall Focuses on Teens Who Need CashJul 09, 2012 11:00 pm - Here are 14 more ideas to make money, courtesy of the SIU Small Business Center. 1. Fresh produce stand. 2. Dog cleanup service. 3. Petsitting service. 4....
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Wendell A. HolmesJul 09, 2012 11:00 pm - Wendell had worked as a track inspector for the ICG Railroad for 26 years and had worked in the tipple at Consol #2 Mine for 17 years. He was a member of the Elk...
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Glen A. HarlanJul 09, 2012 11:00 pm - Glen had been a construction laborer. He was a member of the Tamaroa Christian Church. He was born April 13, 1962 at Du Quoin, Ill. the son of Glen Hart a...
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Cheryl Marie WoodsJul 09, 2012 11:00 pm - Cheryl had worked as a CNA for home health and the nursing home. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She was born Oct. 7, 1974 at Du Quoin, Ill., the daugh...