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Zeigler News

Local news for Zeigler, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Tuesday Jul 8 | WJPF-AM Carterville

Vietnam Wall Replica

On September 3, participants will gather at the IGA in Mount Vernon . They will then meet the truck carrying the wall at the intersection of I-64 and Illinois Route 37 passing through Sesser, Christopher, ...

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Related Topix: US National Parks, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Mount Vernon, IL, Sesser, IL, Christopher, IL, Herrin, IL

Mon Jun 09, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Mines are long gone, but Royalton residents' spirits burn bright

All three coal mines, which brought this small Franklin County community into prominence decades ago, have been dormant for years.

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Related Topix: Franklin County, IL, Royalton, IL

Sun Jun 08, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Mitchell named The Southern's circulation manager

Trisha Mitchell has joined the staff of The Southern Illinoisan as circulation manager.

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Related Topix: Marketing, Carbondale, IL

Fri Jun 06, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Illinois State Police busts businesses for selling alcohol to minors

Several local businesses were cited for selling alcohol to minors as a result of a District 13 state police sting in May.

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Related Topix: Sesser, IL, Tamaroa, IL, Christopher, IL, Buckner, IL, Du Quoin, IL

Wed Jun 04, 2008

Star-Gazette

Hanover Square torn up again

HORSEHEADS -- Motorists and business owners around Hanover Square are putting up with noise and dust this week as the village pulls up crumbling pavement and replaces it.

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Thu May 15, 2008

The Lantern

Organic food options exist despite market's close

“I couldn't really find anything at Meijer, though.”

Issue date: 5/15/08 Section: Arts Across the world, many people are making the switch to food raised without chemicals and processed without additives. via The Lantern

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Related Topix: Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture, Organic Food

Fri Mar 07, 2008

Magic 95.1

Coulter Sentencing

A Franklin County jury found 46-year-old James Coulter guilty in December of murder in the killings of Amanda Tope and Jack Weston in October of 2006. via Magic 95.1

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Related Topix: Franklin County, IL

Wed Feb 13, 2008

Chicago Tribune

When even walking is risky

“Either shovel it, or ask for help”

When Christine Mikel stepped into the emergency room Tuesday cradling her fractured elbow, she found she had plenty of company. via Chicago Tribune

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Related Topix: Downers Grove, IL

Wed Jan 23, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Woman injured after being thrown from car

A Franklin County woman was injured Tuesday when her seatbelt failed to keep her from being ejected from her vehicle during a one-car crash. via Southern Illinoisan

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Related Topix: Franklin County, IL

Star-Press

1998 Person of the Year: Marjorie Zeigler a driving force behind the ...

“When she stepped down as chair of that committee, I thought she'd slow down, but she seems to speed up”

MUNCIE -- A 76-year-old woman who stands about 5 feet tall has been named 'Person of the Year' for 1998 by The Star Press. via Star-Press

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Thu Jan 10, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

New rules for an old problem

“We just had our committee meeting last night. We have had a first reading at a school board meeting in December.”

A new Illinois law requires districts to address an old schoolyard problem, bullying. via Southern Illinoisan

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Related Topix: Royalton, IL, Education Etc.

Fri Jan 04, 2008

Southern Illinoisan

Local stores busted for selling liquor to minors

Five Franklin County businesses were cited by Illinois State Police recently for selling alcohol to a minor. via Southern Illinoisan

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Related Topix: Franklin County, IL, Benton, IL, West City, IL, Buckner, IL

Mon Dec 24, 2007

Southern Illinoisan

Some like the rush of last-minute shopping

“I usually have the kids but since we are with family ? I'm just kind of enjoying being out.”

With only one day left before Christmas, shoppers file in and out of Macy's department store in University Mall on Sunday in Carbondale. via Southern Illinoisan

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Related Topix: Carbondale, IL, Life, Holidays, Christmas, Marion, IL, Herrin, IL

Tue Dec 11, 2007

Free Times

If Only We Could Harness The Power Of Political Maneuvering ...

As you may know by now, the Senate just voted not to cut off debate on the energy bill sent over yesterday by the House, so a final vote on the bill itself will have to wait a while. via Free Times

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Opinion

Wed Dec 05, 2007

Southern Illinoisan

Coulter found guilty: Verdict brings 'relief' to family of victims

“It's been a living hell having to come here every day, knowing what happened to my son - my only child”

Family members of the late Jack Weston said the guilty verdict delivered Wednesday by a Franklin County jury will not bring back their "happy-go-lucky" loved one, but will bring some peace after months of ... via Southern Illinoisan

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Related Topix: Franklin County, IL

Tue Dec 04, 2007

Star-Gazette.COM

New Horseheads mayor will consider sharing services

“I have no problem sharing services”

New Horseheads mayor will consider sharing services December 4, 2007 Star-Gazette Don Zeigler, right, is sworn in by Judge David Brockway as the new mayor of the village of Horseheads in ceremonies Monday. via Star-Gazette.COM

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Mon Dec 03, 2007

The Daily Gazette

Serving Dixon, Sterling & Rock Falls

A winter storm partially contributed to a car accident Saturday that killed a 13-year-old Oregon girl, police said. via The Daily Gazette

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Related Topix: Dixon, IL, Rock Falls, IL, Sterling, IL, Davis Junction, IL, Oregon, IL

Fri Nov 30, 2007

Southern Illinoisan

Murder victim received threatening messages from suspect, friend says

“He said he already had a copy of the charges and said, 'That's not the real me.'”

In the weeks leading up to her death, Amanda Tope was bombarded with sometimes threatening, sometimes self-pitying voicemails and text messages from the man accused of her murder, Tope's best friend testified ... via Southern Illinoisan

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Related Topix: Franklin County, IL, Williamson County, IL, Herrin, IL

Thu Nov 29, 2007

Southern Illinoisan

Prosecution says Zeigler double-murder was premeditated

“He found Amanda alone in a connecting closet and he killed her with one shot to the chest with a shotgun”

A brief but compelling opening statement Thursday by Franklin County State's Attorney Tom Dinn laid out the prosecution's case against James A. Coulter, the Herrin man on trial for the double slaying last year ... via Southern Illinoisan

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Related Topix: Franklin County, IL

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