Mar 7, 2008 | Magic 95.1
A Franklin County jury found 46-year-old James Coulter guilty in December of murder in the killings of Amanda Tope and Jack Weston in October of 2006. via Magic 95.1
Feb 13, 2008 | Chicago Tribune
“Either shovel it, or ask for help”
When Christine Mikel stepped into the emergency room Tuesday cradling her fractured elbow, she found she had plenty of company. via Chicago Tribune
Jan 23, 2008 | Southern Illinoisan
Woman injured after being thrown from car
A Franklin County woman was injured Tuesday when her seatbelt failed to keep her from being ejected from her vehicle during a one-car crash. via Southern Illinoisan
Jan 23, 2008 | Star-Press
1998 Person of the Year: Marjorie Zeigler a driving force behind the ...
“When she stepped down as chair of that committee, I thought she'd slow down, but she seems to speed up”
MUNCIE -- A 76-year-old woman who stands about 5 feet tall has been named 'Person of the Year' for 1998 by The Star Press. via Star-Press
Jan 10, 2008 | Southern Illinoisan
“We just had our committee meeting last night. We have had a first reading at a school board meeting in December.”
A new Illinois law requires districts to address an old schoolyard problem, bullying. via Southern Illinoisan
Jan 4, 2008 | Southern Illinoisan
Local stores busted for selling liquor to minors
Five Franklin County businesses were cited by Illinois State Police recently for selling alcohol to a minor. via Southern Illinoisan
Dec 24, 2007 | Southern Illinoisan
Some like the rush of last-minute shopping
“I usually have the kids but since we are with family ? I'm just kind of enjoying being out.”
With only one day left before Christmas, shoppers file in and out of Macy's department store in University Mall on Sunday in Carbondale. via Southern Illinoisan
Dec 11, 2007 | Free Times
If Only We Could Harness The Power Of Political Maneuvering ...
As you may know by now, the Senate just voted not to cut off debate on the energy bill sent over yesterday by the House, so a final vote on the bill itself will have to wait a while. via Free Times
Dec 5, 2007 | Southern Illinoisan
Coulter found guilty: Verdict brings 'relief' to family of victims
“It's been a living hell having to come here every day, knowing what happened to my son - my only child”
Family members of the late Jack Weston said the guilty verdict delivered Wednesday by a Franklin County jury will not bring back their "happy-go-lucky" loved one, but will bring some peace after months of ... via Southern Illinoisan









