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Steeleville falls in Panther Basketball ShowcaseJan 30, 2015 10:00 pm - PINCKNEYVILLE -- Steeleville's Nic Hagel had 20 points and Dusty Sutton added 14, but a couple of turnovers late in the first half helped turn a close game into a rout i...
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Eldorado street signs a DIY projectJan 30, 2015 9:00 am - The Eldorado street sign that needs replacing most often is "High Street." Draw your own conclusions. "We replace it the most," said City Clerk Stacy James Thursday. The...
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Extended Weather OutlookJan 30, 2015 8:00 am - Friday Sunny, with a high near 37. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the morning. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind. Saturday A ...
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Du Quoin at 95.7% water efficiencyJan 30, 2015 8:00 am - They have taken a verbal beating at city hall since the January water bills came out. By the way, the January bills are largely based on December usage as the city counc...
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Looking Up: Full moon, planets shine this weekJan 30, 2015 12:01 am - By Peter Becker More Content Now Full moon is this coming Tuesday (Feb. 3) and is nearly full for a next few nights before and after. This week, should skies be clear, l...
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Health Watch: Don't let your fitness resolutions fizzle outJan 30, 2015 12:01 am - TIP OF THE WEEK So, you've set your health and fitness resolutions for the year, but you're not really sure how to make the motivation and hard work last more than a few...
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App Finder: Best party game appsJan 30, 2015 12:01 am - Sick of the usual party games? Looking for something new to entertain your family and friends with at your next gathering — on your smartphone. There are a plethora...
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Amy Gehrt: Change is hard but sometimes necessaryJan 29, 2015 10:00 pm - Change is hard. Most of us struggle with it at times ­— some more than others. And then there are the lucky few who seemingly thrive on change, charging into th...
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Sparta District 140 BOE holds special sessionJan 29, 2015 10:00 pm - SPARTA -- The Sparta District 140 Board of Education met in special session on Thursday at Sparta Lincoln School and after a nearly two-and-a-half-hour executive session...
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Joe Davis: Uncommon ServiceJan 29, 2015 8:00 am - The Du Quoin Chamber of CommerceWednesday night honored Joe Davis as the 2014 Outstanding Citizen of the Year. Presenter Dixie Travelstead said of the past chamber presi...