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Friday | Southern Illinoisan

Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week sparks disagreement

The last thing Travis Akin expected Friday morning was a disagreement with one of his supporters, Marion Mayor Bob Butler.

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Related Topix: Marion, IL, Williamson County, IL, Carbondale, IL

Friday Oct 10 | Boating Industry

Kevin Reim leaves Crownline

Email this article to a friend! WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. a ' Crownline Boats Chief Operating Officer Dave Fisher will also take on the role of president, the company reported in a recent statement.

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Related Topix: Frankfort, IL

Wed Oct 08, 2008

KFVS12

Southern Illinois Congressman Honored by Hometown

Congressman Ken Gray served in the House of Representatives under eight presidents.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Jerry Costello, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Tue Oct 07, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

West Frankfort post office to be officially renamed today

The West Frankfort branch of the U.S. Postal Service will be renamed in honor of a native son during a dedication ceremony this afternoon.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Jerry Costello, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Mon Oct 06, 2008

Courierpress.com

Young people lack empowering force like The Beatles

Young people are so smart. I'm amazed as I watch them thumb through what resembles a minefield of iPods, text messages and cell phones that can even turn off the coffee pot.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, The Beatles, Cellphones, Family, Teenagers

Sat Oct 04, 2008

WSIL

Protecting First Responders With "Shib's Law"

"Shib's Law" has gotten its first test in Southern Illinois. First responders in Williamson and Franklin Counties used the new law Friday to close down interstate 57 after two accidents on the highway.

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Related Topix: Fire, Johnston City, IL

Thu Oct 02, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Solar home tours slated for this Saturday

As fuel prices continue to concern area residents, an alternative energy entrepreneur is inviting them to check out the possibilities of solar energy on Saturday.

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Related Topix: Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Energy, Solar Energy, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Frankfort, IL

Southern Illinoisan

Domestic call results in 14 dogs being confiscated

Animal control and police officials recently responded to a domestic call that resulted in 14 dogs being taken from a West Frankfort residence.

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Related Topix: Benton, IL

Wed Oct 01, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

'Major stroke' delays reckless homicide trial

A Franklin County man's reckless homicide trial is on hold. William D. Sprind's jury trial was scheduled to start Tuesday in Franklin County Court, but was delayed after an emergency order to continue was filed ...

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Related Topix: Franklin County, IL, Johnston City, IL, Carbondale, IL

Tue Sep 30, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Man killed in one-vehicle crash

A one-vehicle crash discovered early Sunday resulted in fatal injuries for a Sesser man.

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Related Topix: Sesser, IL, Franklin County, IL

Starpulse News Blog

Bret Michaels' Driver Kills Two In Car Crash

September 29th, 2008 10:22am EDT Post a comment Poison star Bret Michaels ' driver has been caught up in a fatal road crash drama after falling asleep at the wheel of a truck carrying the rocker's stage ...

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Poison, Frankfort, IL

Sun Sep 28, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Wine and Art Festibal continues today

Although the questions are the same, they never get old for blacksmith John Lovin.

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Related Topix: Belle Rive, IL

Sat Sep 27, 2008

STLtoday

Hazelwood East grad, 19, killed in crash

WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. A 19-year-old St. Louis-area woman was killed in a traffic crash Friday near Carbondale, where she was a sophomore at Southern Illinois University.

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Related Topix: Carbondale, IL

WSIL

Ameren Rate Hikes Anger Southern Illinoisans

At about six o'clock on Wednesday morning...forty Southern Illinoisans boarded a bus to Springfield for the purpose of holding down utility rates.

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Thu Sep 25, 2008

WSIL

Concern Over Ameren Rate Increase

Wednesday afternoon, we should know if Ameren will be permitted to raise its delivery rates.

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Tue Sep 23, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Voice of the Reader

Get our priorities straight To the Editor: The first responsibility of government is public safety.

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Related Topix: Pulaski County, IL, Benton, IL, Opinion

Sun Sep 21, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Want to get ahead? Stop sleeping so much

If you ever meet energetic and friendly Katie Thomas of Carbondale, ask about her schedule for the day.

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Related Topix: Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Standardized Testing, Education, Carbondale, IL, Marion, IL, Opinion

Fri Sep 19, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Memorial, crowning kick off Old King Coal Festival

Residents, festival-goers, and retired coal miners joined together in downtown West Frankfort Thursday to celebrate the coal mining industry and those who have contributed to it in Southern Illinois.

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Related Topix: Carterville, IL

Wed Sep 17, 2008

WSIL

West Frankfort City Park Vandalized

The West Frankfort Park Board is asking for your help catching some vandals. They've caused thousands of dollars worth of damage at the city park.

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Tue Sep 16, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

9/11: A day to remember

The Southern MARION - Thousands of Americans sat captivated and heartbroken before their television sets the morning of Sept.

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Related Topix: Fire

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