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Landscape lighting for beauty, safety and valueFeb 03, 2015 10:00 pm - By Laura Firszt, Networx Light up your landscape ... and your life. Add lighting to your outdoor space for all the very best reasons — beauty, safety and increased ...
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OBITUARY: Herschel Leroy FieldsFeb 03, 2015 10:00 pm - Herschel Leroy Fields, 80 of Cave-In-Rock, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 26,...
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Landon wins high jump with PR of 7-3Feb 03, 2015 10:00 pm - Former Chester High School high jump standout Kyle Landon is in the middle of his sophomore indoor track and field season at Southern Illinois University. The Salukis ha...
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Assessor John Batteau: Real savings on your real estate tax bill if you qualifyFeb 03, 2015 8:00 am - John Batteau, Perry County Supervisor of Assessments, and his staff recently mailed 2,000 senior homestead and senior freeze homestead exemption renewal forms for 2015. ...
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Du Quoin Workmen Compensation losses saw 'biggest turnaround in state' in 2014Feb 03, 2015 8:00 am - In what Illinois Public Risk Fund workmen's compensation risk assessor Brad Hoffman is calling "the biggest turnaround in Illinois" the City of Du Quoin's loss claims ha...
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Extended Weather OutlookFeb 03, 2015 8:00 am - Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 32. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Wednesday A 20 ...
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Food for Thought: Sweet potatoes are a versatile vegetableFeb 03, 2015 12:01 am - TIP OF THE WEEK If you're looking for a little variety to spice up your life, cooking with a versatile veggie such as the sweet potato may give your menu the satisfying ...
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Dr. Elaine Heffner: What's in a name?Feb 03, 2015 12:01 am - A recent conversation with the mother of a middle-school child brought up a familiar theme. Her child was not having any specific problems in school but seemed not focus...
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Vinyard Indian Settlement observes Mid-Winter FeastFeb 02, 2015 10:00 pm - The Vinyard Indian Settlement at Herod will be hosting its annual Mid-Winter Feast Days on Feb. 7 and Feb. 8. In older days, this feast symbolized the end of former days...
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DEATH NOTICE: Gaylan Jean "Gail" KarnesFeb 02, 2015 10:00 pm - Gaylan Jean "Gail" Karnes, 60, McLeansboro, died 4:21 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, at the Good Samaritan Regional Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon. Funeral services wil...