Tamaroa News

Two three-seater Sea-Doo jet skis were apparently stolen from a slip at Rend Lake Marina sometime over the past two weeks.

THE SOUTHERN Businesses busted for selling alchol to minors DU QUOIN - Employees at several businesses were cited for selling alcohol to minors as a result of a District 13 state police sting in May.

“I'm 72 and a half and I've never had that happen before and it's a feeling you don't want to ever go through”

Authorities in Perry County have been dealing with several copper thefts over the past few months. via WSIL

According to Sheriff Keith Kellerman, a Tamaroa resident called the Perry County Sheriff's Department Monday morning saying someone was on their property stealing copper. via Magic 95.1

Some scary moments during a child custody dispute in Jackson County Saturday night. via Magic 95.1

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As of 4 p.m. 15 Citizen's Electric customers were out of power. SIEC reports 50 customers out of power. via KFVS

“If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.”

The commander of the 33rd MIlitary Police Battallion told friends and loved ones Sunday at a Freedom Salute Ceremony that "we will have peace" as a result of the efforts of his battalion and others like it. via The Pantagraph

“My greatest appreciation to all involved in making this happen”

Rudy didn't make it home in time for his family's Christmas celebration, but count him in for New Year's Eve. via Albany Democrat-Herald

“Then my son ended up not coming, but by then Rudy had been moved anyway. I lost track of him entirely last January or February. "If it had not been for that no-kill shelter, he'd have had no chance. He would've been euthanized long ago.”

Anyone interested in giving Rudy a ride home - to Illinois? Rudy, who's been at SafeHaven Humane Society since May, was featured in Monday's paper as one of three older dogs the shelter hoped to find homes for ... via Albany Democrat-Herald

Illinois State Police are investigating a weekend crash that killed two teens in southern Illinois' Perry County. via WPSD-TV Paducah

Derek Breazeale and Joshua Snyder PINCKNEYVILLE - A multi-state manhunt for two Iowa men continued today. via Du Quoin Evening Call

Two men responsible for a weekend crime spree in three Southern Illinois counties have been arrested in Kansas . via Magic 95.1

“We believe we interrupted the burglary at Bob Evans”

Suspects believed to be from Nebraska By MARY KAYE DAVIS mary.kaye@register-news.com MT. via Mt. Vernon Register-News

“I think it was recovered down in Perry County”

An ongoing investigation into a vehicle theft more than 350 miles away is now being connected to a string of burglaries and other crimes in Southern Illinois. via Southern Illinoisan

Authorities need you help finding two men believed to have committed several robberies early Saturday morning in Perry County . via Magic 95.1

The Perry County board voted Tuesday to accept a federal aid agreement allowing the road district to repair a failing bridge northwest of Tamaroa. via Du Quoin Evening Call

"Darmok and Gilad at Tenagra." If you've seen this episode, you'll understand what that means. via Big Orange Michael

To convey a feeling of receptiveness, for instance, a Tamarian might cite the expression "Temba, his arms wide," recalling a specific past occurrence that evokes the proper emotion. via Best Week Ever Blog