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Clara Rose RybackiNov 25, 2013 8:00 am - Clara Rose Rybacki, 90, of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Tamaroa, passed away at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 at the home of her daughter in St. Louis. Clara was a h...
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Luechtefeld: Budget transparency, workplace violence, hunting remains topics of new legislationNov 25, 2013 8:00 am - With the Thanksgiving holiday fast approaching, the countdown for new laws going into effect has begun, according to State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld (R-Okawville). Each Janu...
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Perry County Board approves deficit budget for coming year, passes solid waste ordinanceNov 25, 2013 8:00 am - The Perry County Board approved the 2014 budget placed on file at the Nov. 7 regular board meeting. The budget predicts a deficit of $171,782. County Clerk Josh Gross sa...
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10th Christmas for Two Raggedy Sisters: Everything from hundreds of gift ideas to homemade divinity & fudge at open houseNov 22, 2013 8:00 am - For holiday shoppers. the Two Raggedy Sisters shop in downtown Du Quoin isn't just good. It's crazy good. Owners Suzie Gerber and Shellie Barr are celebrating the shop's...
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Career change: Du Quoin water superintendent resignsNov 22, 2013 8:00 am - Du Quoin water department superintendent Jeff Whitley submitted his resignation to city administrator Brad Myer this week effective immediately in a change of careers. W...
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V. Richard PerrachioneNov 22, 2013 8:00 am - V. Richard Perrachione, 88, of Tamaroa, passed away at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013 at the Fairview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Du Quoin. Richard had...
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Extended Weather OutlookNov 22, 2013 8:00 am - Friday A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 41 by 5pm. North northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high a...
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Jessica Holder named new president of Pinckneville chamberNov 21, 2013 8:00 am - The Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Jessica Holder has been selected as the Chamber's new president. Last Thursday the Chamber's board of d...
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Extended Weather OutlookNov 21, 2013 8:00 am - Thursday Showers, mainly after 11am. High near 58. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Thursday Night Showers. Low around 47. South southeast wind ar...
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Mildred L. SchneiderNov 21, 2013 8:00 am - Mildred L. Schneider, age 93, of Du Quoin, Ill., passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013 at 9:50 a.m. in Fairview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Du Quoin, Ill. Mildre...