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Ballots set for November in county racesJul 15, 2022 1:00 am - The following are the results of the June 28 primary elections for the county offices in Saline and Gallatin. * = candidate won an unconsted primary Gallatin County Coun...
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Du Quoin Call to close after 127 yearsJul 15, 2022 1:00 am - To our readers: It is with deep regret we announce that today's edition of the Du Quoin Call will be its last. Although well-supported by the community for many, many ye...
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4-H General, Animal shows to be held on SaturdayJul 15, 2022 1:00 am - July 5 was devoted to bees and other pollinators as part of the "Beyond the Beaten Path" iRead program at the Shawneetown Public Library. Participants learned about diff...
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UNITE at the Cross concerts are July 16-17 at Bald KnobJul 15, 2022 1:00 am - On July 4, Jeffrey Isbell, the executive director of Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass, was invited to promote the Cross at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashvill...
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Du Quoin wins state grant to make major upgrades to city poolJul 15, 2022 1:00 am - Du Quoin has been awarded a $390,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to make major renovations to the city pool. The Du Quoin award is part of $3...
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The Du Quoin State Fair: The early 50s Lusty Song wins Hambletonian; W.R. Hayes diesJul 15, 2022 1:00 am - Part 4 of a series. There was a lot going on in the new decade. ... the 50s which would wind up being perhaps the most memorable 10-year period in Du Quoin State Fairs h...
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Perry County backs Darren Bailey; and other results from the June 28 primaryJul 15, 2022 1:00 am - Here are the statewide and local results from the June 28 primary election in Perry County. * indicates the candidate won an uncontested primary. U.S. SENATOR Republican...
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Proposal: Tie Du Quoin's elected officials' pay to CPIJul 15, 2022 1:00 am - Du Quoin Mayor Guy Alongi and city council commissioners are poised to enact salaries for their elected jobs that going forward will be tied to the Consumer Price Index....
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CMSF honors departing seniors with annual awardsJul 15, 2022 1:00 am - Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School held its annual National Honor Society Induction Ceremony and Senior Awards Night on May 10 in DeWitt Gymnasium. The CMSF High School...
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State to defray FFA membership costsJul 15, 2022 1:00 am - FFA membership offers students many educational and leadership benefits as well as career opportunities. Starting this fall, the cost to belong to FFA will no longer be ...