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Dorsey takes over as new SIU president Trustees strike a deal with Dunn

The troubled SIU system is under new leadership after university trustees Monday approved a separation agreement with embattled President Randy Dunn Monday and hired an interim president, J. Kevin Dorsey, to steer the university through what has proved to be a divisive few months.
By Geoff Ritter Jul 16, 2018 2:39 PM
Banzai providing financial literacy for area schools

An online financial program that teaches real-world financial lessons is proving to be popular with local schools.
By Travis DeNeal Nov 30, 2017 12:05 PM
Pioneer days return Friday and Saturday

HARRISBURG -- The Saline County Historical Society will turn back the hands of time Friday and Saturday with its "Life on the Illinois Frontier" program, historical society member Krystal Wilson said. The program is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at the Saline Creek Pioneer Village and Museum.
BY TRAVIS DENEAL Apr 20, 2017 5:00 AM
Gallatin WYSE team wins state -- again

GALLATIN COUNTY -- Gallatin County High School's Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering team won the Illinois State Championship for the second year in a row Tuesday, sponsor Lindsay Adams said. The varsity WYSE team is made of 14 students skilled in a variety of academic areas. Each team member takes two tests during the competition, which is divided into biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering graphics, English, math and physics.
BY TRAVIS DENEAL Apr 20, 2017 5:00 AM
Practical Math: Carrier Mills class combines geometry, real-world application

CARRIER MILLS -- Students frequently may ponder when they will actually use what they've learned in the real world. Some Carrier Mills-Stonefort students, though, already have a pretty good idea thanks to a class that combines real-world skills with math problems.
BY TRAVIS DENEAL Apr 7, 2017 8:20 AM
Unit 3 board accepts HEA contract

HARRISBURG -- The Harrisburg Unit 3 School District voted 5-1 to approve a labor contract with the Harrisburg Education Association Monday evening, Superintendent Mike Gauch said. One board member, Jeffrey Drake, abstained. Drake's wife is a teacher.
BY TRAVIS DENEAL Mar 28, 2017 5:00 AM
HEA ratifies labor contract

HARRISBURG -- Harrisburg Education Association members ratified a revised labor contract with the Unit 3 school board Thursday, voting in favor of the agreement 95-5. Harrisburg Superintendent Mike Gauch said he was looking forward to the board's acceptance of the contract.
BY TRAVIS DENEAL Mar 24, 2017 5:00 AM
Harrisburg schools, teachers union reach accord

The Harrisburg Unit 3 school board and the teachers' union have reached an agreement that finally should put a new labor contract into effect.
BY TRAVIS DENEAL Mar 23, 2017 11:52 AM
HHS Marching Band offers huge rummage sale to help with Disney trip

HARRISBURG -- Plastic totes filled with clothing, toddler toys and a baby swing sat among a growing collection of items that looked slightly out of place in the visitor seating area above Davenport Gym Tuesday morning. "That is a bargain at $1," Harrisburg High School music teacher and band director Hannah Drake said.
TRAVIS DENEAL Mar 22, 2017 5:00 AM
Employers looking to fill positions at JALC job fair

CARTERVILLE -- A record number of employers are turning out for an annual event at John A. Logan College which could be a healthy sign for the Southern Illinois economy. The 22nd Annual John A. Logan College Job Fair is set for March 22 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Donald L. Brewer Gymnasium and Convocation Center.
Logan Media Services Mar 20, 2017 11:40 AM

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