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Memorial Day 2022 We remember the fallen Harrisburg Memorial Day service a solemn reminder of the ultimate sacrificeJun 03, 2022 1:00 am - The flags were flying and the sun shone upon a crowd of onlookers who gathered in the Harrisburg Cemetery Monday morning, compelled to pay witness to local servicemen an...
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Du Quoin area students graduate SIU; make dean's listJun 03, 2022 1:00 am - The following students from Du Quoin, Pinckneyville and the surrounding area are spring graduates of SIU-Carbondale and/or have been named to the 2022 spring semester de...
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Nearly 300 turn out for Marion Tornado memorial ceremonyJun 03, 2022 1:00 am - MARION - More than 300 people turned out Sunday afternoon in Marion to pay tribute to 10 people who lost their lives 40 years ago in the F-4 tornado that struck Marion h...
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Farmers market opens at Du Quoin Fairgrounds TuesdayJun 03, 2022 1:00 am - The Illinois Department of Agriculture will introduce a farmers market at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds next week. The market will open from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7...
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Du Quoin area briefs: Grief seminars begin at Maxton-Rosado; in support of local health departmentsJun 03, 2022 1:00 am - Grief seminars start Monday in Du Quoin The Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home and the Rev. Amanda Groves are teaming up for quarterly grief support seminars at the funeral home...
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Walter Baker celebration of lifeJun 01, 2022 1:00 am - A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022 for Walker Baker, 75, of Eldorado, Illinois. Mr. Baker died in December. The celebration will be held from 1...
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Steeleville Area Public Library June eventsMay 30, 2022 11:00 pm - Here's the Steeleville Area Public Library's June Schedule: Summer Reading Program Steeleville's Summer Reading begins June 6. This year's theme is "Read Beyond the Beat...
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Chester Public Library June eventsMay 30, 2022 11:00 pm - The Chester Public Library is excited to announce upcoming events for children and adults. Bring the kiddos to join us at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at St. Mary's Gym (Ch...
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Local Girl Scouts earn Silver AwardsMay 30, 2022 11:00 pm - When Girl Scout Cadettes focus on an issue they care about, learn the facts, and take action to make a difference, they gain the confidence and skills that will catapult...
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Honoring and remembering: American Legion, VFW host Memorial Day programMay 30, 2022 11:00 pm - Chester's 2022 Memorial Day Service was held Monday, May 30, at the American Legion Post 487 in Chester. VFW Post 3553 in Chester shared the program components with the ...