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Edward A. JonesMay 19, 2014 9:00 am - Edward A. "Ed" Jones, age 79, of Pinckneyville, Ill., passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014 in his home. Ed was born on May 21, 1935 in Pinckneyville, Ill., a son to Aus...
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PCHS honors best of the best at honors nightMay 19, 2014 9:00 am - Honors night for the Pinckneyville Community High School Class of 2014 was held Saturday in Thomas Gymnasium, thenight before graduation. The following students received...
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One of three Du Quoin Shell station robbery suspects is in custodyMay 19, 2014 9:00 am - Two of three suspects in an attempted armed robbery Friday afternoon at the Shell gas mart in Du Quoin remain at large while an attendant who was struck in the head duri...
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Extended Weather OutlookMay 19, 2014 9:00 am - Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light south wind becoming south southeast 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Monday Night Partly ...
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Du Quoin commissioner Kathy West will not seek re-election to the councilMay 16, 2014 9:00 am - Du Quoin Finance Commissioner, Kathy West, announced today that she will not be a candidate for reelection in 2015. West will have completed 10 years of service as a cit...
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Jeanine Baxter, Du Quoin fair's First Lady, beginning her 25th year in the front officeMay 16, 2014 9:00 am - Mrs. Jeanine Baxter, the perennial First Lady of the front office at the Du Quoin State Fair, returns this week for her 25th year. Her Silver Anniversary return to the w...
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Treasurer explains borrowing is necessary due to cash flowMay 16, 2014 9:00 am - Treasurer Bill Taylor told the County Board that the recent tax anticipations warrants are due to cash flow difficulties. The county has had to borrow many times in the ...
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Egyptian Electric Co-op assures Hospital board that they can supply power to new site; Hospital project loses four days in April, but remains on scheduleMay 16, 2014 9:00 am - Shane Hermetz, Jim Riddle and Bryce Cramer from Egyptian Electric Co-op and Don Gulley of Southern Illinois Power Cooperative assured those present at the second owner/a...
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Tamaroa Board creates policy for complaintsMay 15, 2014 9:00 am - The Village Board tabled most of the larger issues brought before them in May because three trustees were not present. Trustees Lisa Haycraft, Bill Place and Fred Schult...
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Pre-K program moves from Sacred Heart to DHS this fallMay 15, 2014 9:00 am - The Southern Illinois University and Tri-County pre-kindergarten programs that have been housed at Sacred Heart School in downtown Du Quoin for the past few years are be...