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Illinois man drowns in Meramec River

A 21-year-old Illinois man is dead after drowning in the Meramec River near Meramec Caverns in eastern Missouri.

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Mon Jul 21, 2008

KSDK NewsChannel 5

Float Trip Ends with Drowning in Meramec River

A float trip over the weekend ended with the drowning of a 21-year-old man from Greenfield, Illinois.

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Thu Jun 12, 2008

Alton Telegraph

After math

Carrollton High School math teacher Rhonda Kiger says the equation of teaching hundreds of students math for 35 years equals tons of challenges and joys.

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Related Topix: Greene County, IL, Education Etc., Carrollton, IL

Wed May 28, 2008

Journal & Topics Newspapers

Council OKs Two New Police Vehicles

Park Ridge City Council members approved several payments and purchases at their meeting on Monday, May 19.

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Related Topix: Park Ridge, IL

Fri Apr 25, 2008

Alton Telegraph

Economic development agency shows off new office

“We eventually had a core group of people dedicated to promoting an action plan and goals toward having the former economic group's non-profit number reactivated”

The Greene County Economic Development Group Inc. played host to an open house Wednesday to show off the agency's efforts to lure business to the county. via Alton Telegraph

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Related Topix: Carrollton, IL, Greene County, IL

Mon Apr 07, 2008

Alton Telegraph

'Bob' Morrow

Robert A. "Bob" Morrow, 81, went to his heavenly home on Thursday afternoon, April 3, 2008. via Alton Telegraph

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Related Topix: Carrollton, IL, Greene County, IL, Rockbridge, IL

Fri Mar 21, 2008

Alton Telegraph

Greene County OKs new generator for sheriff, jail

“Lamb's didn't give me a time when they would have the generator but said he would get it as quick as he can”

In a special meeting Thursday, the Greene County Board unanimously approved buying a new emergency generator for the County Jail/Sheriff's Department complex. via Alton Telegraph

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Related Topix: Greene County, IL, Carrollton, IL

Fri Feb 29, 2008

Alton Telegraph

Angie Ford: Pageant perseverance

“It has taken a lot of perseverance to do this for 27 years”

Preparing Greene County queens for the state Miss Illinois County Fair competition is something Greenfield's Angie Ford has taken seriously for 27 years. via Alton Telegraph

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Related Topix: Carrollton, IL, Illinois, Greene County, IL, Carbondale, IL, Macoupin County, IL

Thu Jan 31, 2008

Alton Telegraph

Fired deputy back on job

“We all met with the union representatives and Bruce Beal, the county's union attorney, and on the recommendation of Beal, Cliff Elliott returned to work with a suspension from January 3 to January 23”

Greene County Sheriff Rick Graham confirmed Wednesday that a deputy he fired for insubordination on Jan. via Alton Telegraph

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Related Topix: Greene County, IL

Thu Jan 03, 2008

Alton Telegraph

Controversial deputy fired for insubordination

“I asked if I needed a union rep present, and Cale said no, it was personal, between him and me. "Then I was fired for raising my voice at Cale”

A deputy with a recent history of trouble was fired this week by Greene County Sheriff Rick Graham over a disagreement in department staffing. via Alton Telegraph

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Related Topix: Greene County, IL

Sat Dec 29, 2007

Alton Telegraph

Longtime Greenfield physician retiring

“We were here 43 years ago to welcome Dr. Reid to the community, and here we are again, wishing him well in his retirement”

Well-wishers filled the Boyd-Fillager Clinic on Thursday for the retirement party of Dr. via Alton Telegraph

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Related Topix: Carlinville, IL, Carrollton, IL

Thu Dec 27, 2007

Alton Telegraph

Greene machines

“One time we had several dogs travel with us back to our car, so we had to put them in the vehicle and take them home”

Kathy Burkholder and Laurie Beavers walk a section of road southeast of Carrollton. via Alton Telegraph

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Related Topix: Carrollton, IL, Jacksonville, IL, Greene County, IL

Mon Dec 10, 2007

Alton Telegraph

Schools canceled across wide area

Icy weather and fears of more have canceled classes at most local school systems and played havoc with the roadways. via Alton Telegraph

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Related Topix: Bunker Hill, IL, Carrollton, IL, Carlinville, IL, Gillespie, IL, Jerseyville, IL

Mon Nov 26, 2007

The Recorder - Greenfield, Massachusetts

Travis LeDoyt back in town

A half-dozen people, including native and Elvis tribute artist Travis LeDoyt, spent Sunday afternoon preparing for the upcoming ''Peace in the Valley'' gospel concert at Second Congregational Church. via The Recorder - Greenfield, Massachusetts

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Wed Nov 21, 2007

Alton Telegraph

Greenfield School District invests in CDs

“Because of this, the Board of Education decided we are not going to do any long-term investments right now”

A Springfield funding stalemate has convinced the Greenfield School Board to avoid long-term investment of money. via Alton Telegraph

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Wed Oct 24, 2007

Alton Telegraph

Carrollton says it can't afford teacher demands

“These were only proposals and not solid numbers”

On the eve of a session with a federal mediator, the Carrollton School Board said it could not afford the salary demands of the teachers' union. via Alton Telegraph

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Related Topix: Carrollton, IL, Education Etc.

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