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Orient News

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Thursday Sep 11 | Southern Illinoisan

Crowning of Old King Coal delayed; festival pageant cancelled

With the recent announcement that named Earl Kirk of West Frankfort as 2008 Old King Coal, excitement continues to build for the Old King Coal Festival to be held Sept.

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Related Topix: West Frankfort, IL

Fri Sep 05, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Earl Kirk, 82, will rule over this year's Old King Coal Festival in West Frankfort

A West Frankfort man's life both above and below ground made him the perfect choice to be crowned 2008 Old King Coal.

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Related Topix: Marion, IL, West Frankfort, IL, Carbondale, IL

Thu Aug 14, 2008

The Business Ledger

Where have all the florists gone?

HERE HERE Where have all the florists gone? Where have all the florists gone? For most local flower shops, walk-in traffic is no longer a major part of their profit.

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Related Topix: Christopher, IL, Wedding

Sat Jul 12, 2008

Vandalia Leader Union

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Amy Fulk is new Miss Fayette County Fair Amy Fulk of St. Elmo reacts upon being named the 2008 Miss Fayette County Fair queen on Monday night at the Fayette County Fair in Brownstown.

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Related Topix: Brownstown, IL, St. Elmo, IL, Opinion

Thu May 29, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Franklin County officials cracking down on 911 abuse

A Franklin County man faces charges of 911 abuse after allegedly calling law enforcement repeatedly without cause.

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Related Topix: West Frankfort, IL, Franklin County, IL

Wed Apr 16, 2008

Belleville News

Collinsville Police Report

Nathaniel Joseph Wells, 21, of 414 O'Farrell, Collinsville, was arrested on suspicion of obstructing a peace officer Sept. via Belleville News

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Related Topix: Madison County, IL

Thu Feb 07, 2008

Naperville Sun

Good Causes

Nursery school fundraiser: Hobson Cooperative Nursery School will host its annual fundraising Gala and Auction on Feb. via Naperville Sun

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Related Topix: Glen Ellyn, IL, Lincoln, IL, Wheaton, IL

Tue Jan 22, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Accident a tragic reminder of crossing danger

“He liked women. He thought women were just beautiful ? all women.”

Above the cash register at Elsie's Tavern in Orient hangs the photo of a young man with a head-turning smile. via Southern Illinoisan

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Related Topix: Marion, IL, West Frankfort, IL, Frankfort, IL

Tue Dec 25, 2007

Southern Illinoisan

West Frankfort man receives the ultimate gift for holidays

“We called Derek Sailliez to drive the ambulance and me and Jon stayed in back with him.”

Today, Cris Gayer will spend time with his family and enjoy the greatest gift he has ever received - the gift of life. via Southern Illinoisan

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Related Topix: West Frankfort, IL, Herrin, IL, Carbondale, IL

Thu Dec 20, 2007

Southern Illinoisan

56 years of tears

“Everyone said how they at least found someone alive. Everyone thought it was a miracle because where they found him there wasn't enough oxygen to burn a flame safety lamp. It takes more oxygen than that to let a man breathe.”

It was the last shift before the Christmas break when 218 miners were lowered underground into Orient No. via Southern Illinoisan

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Related Topix: West Frankfort, IL, Franklin County, IL

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Orient, Illinois is located in Franklin County. Zip codes in Orient, IL include 62874.

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