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Lawyer in the Library Day Saturday at Marion Carnegie Library
MARION – The inaugural Lawyer in the Library Day will be held at the Marion Carnegie Library on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. This event will be walk-in appointments only, with walk-ins added to the appointment list until 3 p.m. Please bring paperwork that relates to your legal matter, if applicable.
SIU student research to be showcased at symposium
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Students from two related Southern Illinois University Carbondale programs that teach students how to conduct research will present their findings during a research poster symposium this week. Students, researchers and members of the university and local community view exbits during a recent Summer Research Symposium. (Photo...
Jackson County Health Department provides back to school vaccinations
MURPHYSBORO, IL — The fall semester is coming up fast, and the Jackson County Health Department wants to remind parents that vaccinations are an important part of getting children ready to return to the classroom. The health department states that school vaccination requirements are enforced to protect your child...
As rare black bear sightings spark excitement in southern Illinois, IDNR says keep a safe distance
CARBONDALE – Amid this heated political season, residents in southern Illinois have found a unifying pastime: spotting black bears. “I love the dichotomy right now on my FB (Facebook) feeds. On one hand, major political drama. On the other, this bear is just doing bear things, just wandering around SIL (southern Illinois),” wrote Jessica Bradshaw, a Carbondale resident, echoing the sentiment of many social media posts shared across the region this week in response to numerous black bear sightings.
A southeast Missouri man is accused of threatening people with a handgun in Carbondale
During foot patrols early Saturday morning in the 700 block of East Grand Avenue, an individual told Carbondale Police officers a man had threatened them with a handgun. The victims pointed out the suspect and officers approached him. He was identified as 21-year-old Ethan Jones of Portageville, Missouri. The investigation...
Marion Carnegie Library's Lawyer in the Library event provides free legal advice
MARION, IL — On Saturday, July 27, members of the Southern Illinois community can meet one-on-one with a local attorney as a part of Marion Carnegie Library's Lawyer in the Library event. According to the library, several attorneys will be available to help with legal coaching, document review, referrals...
A Franklin County man is sentenced to prison for producing counterfeit money
A Franklin County man has been sentenced to two years in prison for printing counterfeit money after pleading guilty to three counts related to the crime. The U.S. attorney reports 38-year-old Michael Eskew from Christopher used printers and electronic images of dollar bills to produce counterfeit U.S. Currency at his home.
Barbara Lynch
Barbara Lynch, age 68 years and resident of McLeansboro, IL, passed away at 6:25 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital, McLeansboro, IL. Visitation is to be held 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, IL. A Private Family Burial of Ashes...
Diane Huston Lowery
Diane Huston Lowery, 80, of Bluford, Illinois, passed away at 3:52 pm July 22, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born April 21, 1944 in Lagrange, Georgia to the late D.L. and Albia Ponnie (Bledsoe) Huston. Diane married Richard “Dick” Lowery on October 12, 1963 at East Salem Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois.
Black Bear Sightings Reported Across Multiple Downstate Illinois Locations
Although the state of Illinois is home to few real, live bears, the iconic “Bear Down, Chicago Bears” battle anthem proclaims that the Bears are the pride and pleasure of the state. Still, at least one bear has been sighted recently in downstate Illinois. The Illinois Department of...
2024 07/27 – Melba S. LaFever
Melba S. LaFever, 81, of Belle Rive, Illinois, passed away at 3:20 pm July 23, 2024 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born August 2, 1942 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late John D. Breeze and Mary (Bundy) Maxey. Melba married Charles A. LaFever on October 27, 1961.
Colt World Series Returns to Marion Friday
MARION – The excitement is building as PONY Baseball’s Colt World Series makes its grand return to Marion, bringing together some of the finest 16U baseball talent from around the globe. This year’s competition promises to be a thrilling showcase of skill, teamwork, and international camaraderie, featuring 10 exceptional teams. Representing local pride and global diversity, the lineup includes two regional teams, four national teams, and four international teams hailing from Nicaragua, the Czech Republic, Mexico, and Japan.
Trump says crypto will save the fossil fuel industry. Spoiler alert: It's magical thinking
Donald Trump and the Bitcoin crowd have teamed up, and both expect significant rewards from their alliance. Trump is slated to deliver the keynote speech at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference on July 27 in Nashville, where he will also host a lavish fundraiser. Top-tier tickets are going for $844,600. But...
Nashville notes: Martina’s Funko POP! figurine + Brett Eldredge’s updates
Martina McBride has teamed with Funko to launch her very own Funko POP! figurine. The collectible pays homage to her 2004 ACM Awards performance of “How Far.” You can watch Martina unbox her figurine on Instagram and preorder yours now at amazon.com or funko.com. Noticed that Brett Eldredge‘s...
Lyle J. Witzel
Lyle J. Witzel, 97, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 1:46 am July 23, 2024 at his residence. He was born February 9, 1927 in Cravat, Illinois to the late James and Lena Amelia (Rodatz) Witzel. Lyle married Ruth (Burkitt) Witzel on June 8, 1963. They have been blessed with sixty-one years of marriage.
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