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Sting staff triumphs in school newspaper contestMar 06, 2019 12:00 am - The Chester High School Sting won the Digital Blue Banner Award at the Southern Illinois School Press Association Winter Conference Feb. 27 at Southern Illinois Universi...
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Police BlotterMar 06, 2019 12:00 am - All case information was provided by the Marion Police Department. All cases should be viewed as charges only. • Michael Laffoon, 25, of Herrin, was charged with posses...
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Chamber announces Leadership Carbondale classMar 06, 2019 12:00 am - The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2019 Leadership Carbondale class. Leadership Carbondale is a leadership training program headed by the chamber throu...
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Saluki Athletics unveils new logoMar 06, 2019 12:00 am - CARBONDALE - Southern Illinois University and Saluki Athletics unveiled a new official logo on Thursday, replacing the existing mark that has represented the brand since...
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Early March is the time to think about early spring plantingMar 06, 2019 12:00 am - The Cabbage White Butterfly Moon is new today. When lawn growth begins, then soil temperatures are rising through the 40s. The March 9 cold front is often the most dang...
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Benton fire chief on leave after DUI chargeMar 05, 2019 10:00 pm - Benton Fire Chief Shane Cockrum took to social media Monday evening with an apology. In a Facebook post, Cockrum took full responsibility for actions that led to a drivi...
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Logan to host 24th Annual Job Fair this monthMar 05, 2019 10:00 pm - CARTERVILLE - Career Services at John A. Logan College will host the 24th Annual John A. Logan College Job Fair on Wednesday, March 27. Hours of operation are from 9 a.m...
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Miners Ink Trey Ganns, Joe Moran For 2019Mar 05, 2019 10:00 pm - The Southern Illinois Miners announce that they have signed infielder Trey Ganns and outfielder Joe Moran to contracts for the upcoming 2019 season. Ganns hails from Bur...
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School Board hires Dupo admin as new DHS principal Tim McChristian brings more than 27 years experience to the positionMar 05, 2019 10:00 pm - DU QUOIN - The Du Quoin School Board hired a new high school principal at a special board meeting this past Saturday morning. Tim McChristian, an assistant principal at ...
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SIU seeks funds for new campus building projectsMar 05, 2019 12:00 am - Local officials from southern Illinois told state lawmakers Monday their highest priorities in a hoped-for public works package are upgrades to college and university ca...