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Prep Football: Eagles fly high in season openerAug 29, 2014 11:00 pm - It wasn't nearly as hot as the "Thrilla In Manilla" and no one has ever confused Eldorado and Sesser-Valier-Waltonville-Woodlawn with being the next coming of Muhammad A...
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Prep Football: Bulldogs suffer setback to Mt. CarmelAug 29, 2014 11:00 pm - It wasn't the kind of opening performance head coach Jason Roper and the Harrisburg Bulldogs had hoped for on the gridiron. Allowing big plays, a lack of offense and mul...
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Historic Grand Theater in Du Quoin makes the digital leap of faith FridayAug 29, 2014 9:00 am - To invest $70,000 in an aging theater but with landmark quality architecture is not only a leap of faith for the Rich Baker family, but it requires an unspoken contract ...
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Extended Weather OutlookAug 29, 2014 9:00 am - Friday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Friday Night...
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June Borecky retires from Circuit Clerk's office after 16-year careerAug 29, 2014 9:00 am - If you see June Borecky today, it's a good bet she'll be smiling. As of 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, she is officially retired. For the past 10 years Borecky has handled all ...
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Indian football fans to celebrate the Elverado connection FridayAug 29, 2014 9:00 am - The Football Indians kick off a new season Friday at VanMetre Field, celebrating the start of the new Du Quoin-Elverado football co-op. To say the least fans on both sid...
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Food for Thought: Smart after-school snackingAug 28, 2014 11:00 pm - Tip of the Week As the school year begins, it's important to keep kids energized and focused by providing them with healthy after-school snacks packed with key nutrients...
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William Wilks Purcell Sr.Aug 28, 2014 9:00 am - William Wilks Purcell Sr., age 80, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014. Born Aug. 24, 1934, he was the son of Henry Everett Purcell and Lila Ethel...
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New bakery opens SaturdayAug 28, 2014 9:00 am - Good things--REALLY good things--come to those who wait! And, the wait is over. Du Quoin's new bakery--Baked by Gene--opens at 6 a.m. this Saturday at 22 North Division ...
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Extended Weather OutlookAug 28, 2014 9:00 am - Thursday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind. Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers...