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Friday Jul 3 | Alton Telegraph

PHOTO: Prepping for fireworks

Gary Johnston of Central States Fireworks Inc. in Athens, Ill., shows his son the ropes - or tubes, as the case may be - as they help set up Thursday for Alton's annual fireworks display, which will be launched Friday night from the Lincoln-Shields Recreation Area in West Alton, Mo.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

Kokomo Tribune

Gold, silver, guitars hot sellers at antique roadshow

Sharon Carden chewed her lip as she mulled over the $200 offer she received for her husband's old guitar Tuesday.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

Alton Telegraph

Mississippi Fireworks Festival returns July 3

The Mississippi Fireworks Festival returns July 3 after skipping last year because of extensive flooding in the area.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

KPNT-FM Saint Louis

Angel Wings

Where is this tattoo / piercing? How long have you had it? 7 months How many tats do you have? 2 How many piercings do you have? 1 What's the story behind this tattoo / piercing? When my grandfather passed away I wanted to get something in honor of him and I also wanted to get my son's name Submitted by Cat from New Athens, IL on 02.17.09 Iron Age ...

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Thu Jun 04, 2009

Naperville Sun

Treasure Hunters Roadshow coming to town

Start digging through the attic, garage, jewelry box and closets. The Treasure Hunters Roadshow is visiting Naperville and wants your antiques and collectibles.

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Sun May 31, 2009

Burlington Times News

Hidden treasures sit among us

Remember those herringbone gold necklaces that were popular back in the 1980s? Chances are, you probably have one or more taking up space in a closet or drawer.

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Thu Apr 30, 2009

State Journal-Register

Memorial, St. John's each test one patient for swine flu

Two people who sought care at Springfield hospitals in recent days are being tested for swine flu, Sangamon County's health director said Wednesday.

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Tue Apr 28, 2009

Riverfront Times

Master Baiter: Paul Kinsella is reeling in West African e-mail hucksters one scammer at a time

Calvin Huckle is bent over in his swivel office chair like he's going to vomit. His e-mail message, recited back to him in his living room in New Athens, Illinois, has him choking with laughter.

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Wed Apr 22, 2009

KSDK NewsChannel 5

A mushroom haul worth potentially thousands -- shared

They only come once a year and this year they've arrived in abundance -- morel mushrooms.

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Mon Apr 20, 2009

Illinoisreview

Metro East woman pleads guilty to child sex charges

First arrested in October, 2008 ,an accused New Athens 33 year old mother of four pled guilty today to child pornography and criminal sexual activity, a press release from the Fairview Heights, IL FBI says -- A. Courtney Cox, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that on April 16, 2009, Louise Helen Masulla , ...

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Thu Apr 16, 2009

KSDK-TV Saint Louis

Illinois woman admits to group sex with minors

A 33-year-old New Athens, Illinois woman pleaded guilty Thursday to having sexual encounters with minors and other child porn related charges, according to U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois A. Courtney Cox.

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Tue Apr 14, 2009

State Journal-Register

8-year-old recognized for her reaction to fire

Toni and Edward Grider were fast asleep inside their home on Riech Lane near Cantrall on Wednesday night, when an 8-year-old neighbor girl noticed smoke billowing from the back of the house.

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Mon Mar 23, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

Funerals today

Bradley, Rena Mae, 91, of Athens; 11 a.m. at the Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home Chapel, interment in Evergreen Memorial Park; Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home, Athens, has charge of arrangements.

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Sun Mar 08, 2009

State Journal-Register

Bike trails could get boost

Local bike trails could be in for some economic stimulus, too. Four of the largest road projects recommended by a local transportation panel on Thursday for money from a federal economic-recovery program ...

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Fri Mar 06, 2009

State Journal-Register

Athens, Fancy Prairie voters to consider adding 'rescue tax'

The Athens and Fancy Prairie volunteer Emergency Medical Services teams for years have relied on donations and fundraisers to cover their operating expenses.

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Fri Feb 27, 2009

State Journal-Register

Dave Bakke: Woodworking helps blind man return to life

Michael Blankenship's lathe spins at 1,500 rotations per minute as he gently puts his shaping tool to a wooden bowl he is making.

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Tue Feb 24, 2009

State Journal-Register

Farming accident kills Athens man

A 58-year-old Athens man was killed Monday afternoon in a farming accident in southern Menard County.

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Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Fairbanks Kuac TV Ceo to return to Illinois

Greg Petrowich, the executive director and CEO at public broadcasting station KUAC, is departing for a similar job near his Illinois hometown.

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Fri Feb 20, 2009

Chicago Sun-Times

Burris in the bunker. Cancels Thursday schedule. Durbin frosty Burris statement

Embattled Sen. Roland Burris is cancelling his Thursday schedule, where he was to have met with Rockford area civic, elected and religious leaders as Sen.

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Wed Feb 18, 2009

Belleville News

Deputies: Belleville drunk hit parked cars in front of them

St. Clair County sheriff's deputies have been busy arresting suspected drunk drivers, including one man they said ran a stop sign, smashed into three parked cars, rammed their squad car and then fought them.

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