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Dorothy J. PowellSep 07, 2011 11:00 pm - Dorothy was born in Corinth, Ill. on March 19, 1919, the daughter of Sherman and Jeanette (Vinson) Carter. She married Eugene R. Powell on Sept. 1, 1940 and he p...
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Propane Tanker OverturnsSep 07, 2011 11:00 pm - Authorities say a propane tanker began leaking while on the road. About half of the propane in the tank had leaked out as of 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Another tanker w...
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Du Quoin HS Unveils Renovated VanMetre Field Friday NightSep 07, 2011 11:00 pm - Ropes, cones and signage may tell you to watch where you step as the top coat on the new track sets up. Contractors were using a mini-paving machine Wednesday to...
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Perry County Health Department Closes Du Quoin OfficeSep 07, 2011 11:00 pm - "The Department greatly appreciates the accommodations provided by the Housing Authority," PCHD said in a written statement. "However,the decision was approved b...
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Robert Mark CohlmeyerSep 07, 2011 11:00 pm - Robert graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He was a guidance counselor at Belleville East High School and the former band director. He was...
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Frank Pete RuppertSep 07, 2011 11:00 pm - Frank was born on June 6, 1920 in Todds Mill, Ill., a son to Henry and Lucy (Giacomo) Ruppert. On June 10, 1941, he married Minerva Ann Robb in Todds Mill, Ill. ...
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Francis Eugene MartinSep 07, 2011 11:00 pm - Frank was born on June 29, 1938 in Du Quoin, Ill., a son to George F. and Caroline L. "Carrie" (Bruns) Martin. On June 12, 1959, he married Shirley P. Giacomo in...
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Book Authored by Dowell Native on Beatle's Visit to Benton Going Rock 'n Roll Hall of FameSep 07, 2011 11:00 pm - Just as the Beatles were gaining popularity in England, George Harrison visited his sister Louise in nearby Benton only five months before the Beatles' epic cult...
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FOOTBALL: Pinckneyville defense shuts out RedbirdsSep 06, 2011 11:00 pm - "I think the biggest factor in the game was I thought we wore them down," said PCHS head football coach Tod Rushing. "I think they got real tired, and if we wouldn'...
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FOOTBALL: Bulldogs edge Indians in classic battleSep 06, 2011 11:00 pm - In the same breath, he's quick to point out that this team is nowhere near what the 2000 team is, but one thing they can at least share in common for the meantime i...