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Illinois DMVs are back open in Randolph CountyJan 08, 2021 12:00 am - The driver services facilities in Sparta and Pinckneyville reopened on Tuesday, along with the rest of the state's DMVs, and people visiting them are required to wear f...
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'Credible' bomb threat reported tonight at Du Quoin state police headquartersJan 06, 2021 12:00 am - The Illinois State Police District 13 is currently dealing with a "credible" bomb threat at its Route 51 headquarters in Du Quoin, according to the Facebook page Souther...
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Congressman Bost: What's happening in capital is un-AmericanJan 06, 2021 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) released a statement this afternoon saying he is safe amid the chaos in Washington D.C. ongoing Wednesday: "I wanted to let everyone back ho...
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Birth noticesJan 04, 2021 12:00 am - The following births were reported at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. December 12 Taylor Gunter of West Frankfort, a son, Isaiah December 13 Ashley and Ryan Anderson ...
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Chamber board welcomes twoJan 04, 2021 12:00 am - The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has two new members. Nic Skovgaard, founder of AlterEgo Marketing, and Jason Chrzan, vice president of Keller's Cro...
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On the Trail: Taking a walk - again - in winterJan 04, 2021 12:00 am - Winter is perhaps my favorite time for a walk in the woods. What is lacking in wildlife is more than made up for by what you can see in the forest when there are no lea...
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SIU student wins tuition giveaway from Dr PepperJan 04, 2021 12:00 am - An SIU student was a big winner at the annual Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway, held as part of college football conference championship weekend. Marianne Holmes, an SIU stude...
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Kids learn to be superheroes during the pandemic through new videoJan 04, 2021 12:00 am - Safely navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic can be a bit daunting for anyone, especially little children. Thanks to a new video created by a faculty member at Southe...
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Poshard Foundation distributes toys ahead of holidaysJan 04, 2021 12:00 am - For three days starting Dec. 9, the Poshard Foundation distributed more than 2,000 new toys and gifts to abused, abandoned and neglected children throughout the area. R...
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Pet of the WeekJan 04, 2021 12:00 am - Tonka is an Alapatha blue blood bulldog. She is very loving, snuggly, likes people, is treat-motivated and has never met a stranger! She weighs 68 pounds and is 6 years ...