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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...
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Marion Police BlotterFeb 15, 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. Kathleen Andrews, 35...
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Chamber eyeing an outside event for Citizen of the YearFeb 12, 2021 12:00 am - The Du Quoin Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year banquet will look different in 2021 - as in less of a banquet and more like a classy picnic. Abigail Hammonds, the i...
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Recycling service returns to Du QuoinFeb 12, 2021 12:00 am - Less than two months after Du Quoin's recycling program was cut from the 2021 budget, the city is offering a new program to residents and businesses. A Carbondale compan...
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Fowler announces Honeywell Metropolis Works to reopenFeb 11, 2021 12:00 am - METROPOLIS - State Sen. Dale Fowler announced Tuesday that Honeywell's Metropolis Works facility is slated to reopen in 2023. Fowler, R-Harrisburg, said the reopening of...
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Forest Service targets feral hogsFeb 06, 2021 10:00 pm - SOUTHERN ILLINOIS - Shawnee National Forest personnel will again work to eradicate a population of feral swine running loose a portion of the forest. On Wednesday, SNF P...