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Woman found dead in HardeesNov 28, 2015 10:00 pm - The death of a 29-year-old Vergennes woman remains under investigation by the Du Quoin Police Department and the office of Perry County coroner Paul Searby, Du Quoin pol...
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Good crowds for Holiday Lights OpeningNov 28, 2015 10:00 pm - The driving trail of the 16th annual Holiday Lights Fair opened Thanksgiving night with good crowds. The cost of the drive was increased to $10 last year and the price i...
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Murphysboro woman's body found by huntersNov 26, 2015 10:00 pm - [View the story "Murphysboro woman's body found in wildlife refuge" on Storify] ...
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Du Quoin passes the 'fence test'Nov 24, 2015 10:00 pm - Members of the Du Quoin City Council Monday decided that "fiscal responsibility" and "buying locally" are one in the same in approving the purchase of up to $8,800 in fe...
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Perry CEO head new Pinckneyville city clerkNov 24, 2015 10:00 pm - The Pinckneyville City Council Monday night named Perry County CEO program facilitator and retired finance educator Larry West as the new city clerk. He will be paid $52...
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Steeleville astronomy nights drawing crowdsNov 24, 2015 10:00 pm - Three telescopes are positioned on the Steeleville Elementary School playground, aimed at the only planet visible to the naked eye almost every day of the year other tha...
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Fire chiefs talk holiday safetyNov 24, 2015 10:00 pm - As area residents prepare their homes for the holiday season, it is also the time of year for potential fire and burn hazards. "Unfortunately, fire and burn prevention m...
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Scams: Du Quoin police say caller tried to convince granddaughter was in jailNov 24, 2015 10:00 pm - Du Quoin Chief of Police Jamie Ellermeyer Wednesday conveyed to the newspaper that there have been two more attempts to take money from local residents in telephone sca...
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Live 'Generously' - Bethel pre-school kids learn about 'giving'Nov 24, 2015 10:00 pm - The Bethel Lutheran Church pre-school in Du Quoin is arguably the most respected in Southern Illinois. On Monday, it was a life's lessons laboratory before Thanksgiving...
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Du Quoin's Amelia Eisenhauer auditions for 'American Idol'Nov 24, 2015 10:00 pm - A stunning young musician who still calls Du Quoin home since moving to Nashville has auditioned for American Idol as her success continues. "Yes, it's true that she has...