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As times change, U.S. Highway 45 remains
Long before there were interstate highways, U.S. Highway 45 was for cars what the Mississippi River was for boats. It took travelers from the shores of Lake Superior in Ontonagon,... -
Possibility of New Madrid quakes ’sketchy’ in southern Illinois
With the recent deadly earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, eyes have turned toward the New Madrid fault system that runs through the Midwest and southern Illinois. James Conder, an assistant professor... -
Relay for Life successful despite weather
As Mike Loftus walked a lap around Carbondale Community High School gym Saturday with his wife, the emotions of overcoming cancer came flooding back. “It was awesome,” said Loftus, an employee...
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Senior Citizen Bingo
Walk in to the Murphysboro Senior Citizen Center, and you will see all types of activities from bingo to exercise classes. The center sits on 14th Street and serves as a place of fun and relaxation for seniors in Murphysboro. Frances Weber, president of the Senior Center Bingo Club, said they get together each Friday afternoon. [...] -
Food Pantry
Every weekday at 9 a.m., Jack Cunneen, director of the Murphysboro Food Pantry, can be seen unlocking the door at the 14th Street location where volunteers provide food for those in need. Cunneen, the pantry’s only paid employee, said he has been involved for more than 10 years. He says the best part of his [...]