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Black Friday for Fox's Flowers and Gifts Savat is handed an eviction letter on the biggest shopping day of the yearNov 26, 2018 10:00 pm - MARION - The date Nov. 23 was indeed a "Black Friday" last week for Teresa Savat, owner of Fox's Flowers and Gifts, one of the few remaining businesses in Marion's Illin...
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A deer hunt homecomingNov 26, 2018 12:00 am - It does not matter where you live or where you hunt. If you are a deer hunter this story will warm your heart. First, a little background. I grew up in southeast Missour...
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Du Quoin children raise funds for young girl battling diseaseNov 25, 2018 10:00 pm - DU QUOIN - The Du Quoin Middle School Builders Club is raising money in a unique way for a 4-year-old girl in the community, aka "Princess Addy," who is currently fighti...
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DMS Builders Club delivers checks to Five Star Industries, Gold PlateNov 25, 2018 10:00 pm - DU QUOIN - The top sellers of the Du Quoin Middle School Builders Club last Tuesday presented a $400 check to Five Star Industries for their clients' wishing well fund. ...
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Carbondale a host site for discussion on new flexibility for school districts to define instructional daysNov 25, 2018 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - School districts in Illinois now have maximum flexibility to define instructional days based on what will improve outcomes for students. The Illinois State...
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Pinckneyville shops have a 'Cracklin' ChristmasNov 21, 2018 12:00 am - The Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce organized the third annual Cracklin' Christmas last Thursday, and 16 chamber member shops stayed open from 5-8 p.m. Mardi Gras Quee...
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Interns bring social work to the Carbondale libraryNov 21, 2018 12:00 am - At the Carbondale Public Library, each member of the staff serves every person who walks through those big glass doors. They all come in with questions, and if the libra...
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Nine more veterans to get service dogs through This Able VeteranNov 21, 2018 12:00 am - Eleven veterans are coming to southern Illinois next week and nine of them will be introduced to their new partners - specially trained PTSD service dogs. The service an...
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Kelly going out on a high note Du Quoin superintendent is 'humbled and appreciative' over top honorNov 20, 2018 10:00 pm - DU QUOIN - Gary Kelly will wrap up more than three decades in education at the end of this school year. Now, the Du Quoin school superintendent will leave with one of th...
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Kids' artwork wanted for fundraiserNov 20, 2018 10:00 pm - Gabriella walked into the For Kids' Sake Art Workshop bright-eyed and eager to help. After carefully selecting and gluing down glass pieces, she proudly showed off her f...