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Rauner, Japanese consul general visit Aisin plant in Marion

By Brent Zell | Jan 15, 2018

Aisin Manufacturing in Marion recently hosted Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Japanese consul general for the Midwest during a tour of southern Illinois.

Illinois State Board of Education members visit Pope County school district

By Brent Zell | Jan 4, 2018

Pope County Community Unit School District No. 1 recently hosted members of the Illinois State Board of Education.

Severin slates satellite office hours in McLeansboro

By Brent Zell | Nov 13, 2017

Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) will be setting up a satellite office in McLeansboro on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Severin said in a release his staff will be available from noon to 3 p.m. that day at the McCoy Memorial Library, 118 S. Washington St.

'Shop Southern Illinois' prize program underway

By Brent Zell | Nov 13, 2017

Area shoppers can earn a chance to win prizes by buying their gifts locally this holiday season in the “Shop Southern Illinois” program.

Southern Illinois retailers want you to shop till you cop a prize

By Brent Zell | Oct 8, 2017

Holiday shoppers in Southern Illinois will have an extra incentive to do their gift-buying in the region this year.

Indiana firm donates mine safety equipment to SIC program

By Brent Zell | Oct 2, 2017

A representative from an Indiana coal company recently donated equipment to help Southeastern Illinois College's coal-mine and fire-brigade training program.

Deadline approaches for bobcat hunting, trapping permits

By Brent Zell | Sep 24, 2017

Bobcat hunters and trappers have a week left to apply for permits for the upcoming season.

Anthem Lights to perform at Miners' stadium

By Brent Zell | May 28, 2017

The musical group Anthem One with special guest David Dunn will perform at the home of the Southern Illinois Miners, Rent One Park, at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 3, the Miners' website reported.

Two Southerners sign on to boost Morthland football

By Brent Zell | May 26, 2017

Morthland College added two football players with nearly 2,000 receiving yards between them in their senior high school year, according to the school's sports Twitter feed.

Southern Illinois Miners lose four to retirement

By Brent Zell | May 26, 2017

Four members of last year's Southern Illinois Miners have announced their retirements, the team announced on its website recently.

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St. Louisan to guide pitchers for Southern Illinois Miners

By Brent Zell | May 26, 2017

The Southern Illinois Miners have hired St. Louis native Garrett Bauer as their pitching coach, the team's website reported recently.

Herrin foundation donates $437,000 to Logan athletics

By Brent Zell | May 23, 2017

The baseball and softball fields at John A. Logan College will soon benefit from a $437,000 grant from the Harrison Bruce Foundation of Herrin, the school announced recently.

Miners look to strengthen infield with draft picks

By Brent Zell | May 23, 2017

The Southern Illinois Miners picked two infielders in the 2017 Frontier League Draft on April 25 in Sauget, the team announced recently.

John A. Logan adds talented Kentucky player to backcourt

By Brent Zell | May 21, 2017

David Sloan, a guard from Louisville, Kentucky, has signed on to join the John A. Logan College men's basketball program, the school's website reported.

Murphysboro cager coach gets the hang of things quite quickly

By Brent Zell | May 18, 2017

Keith Jones made history in his first season at Murphysboro High School (MHS).

John A. Logan freshman wearing ruts in base paths

By Brent Zell | May 5, 2017

Cameron Touchette could probably count off 90 feet in his sleep.

Hard times haven't dampened New Athens softball hopes

By Brent Zell | Apr 28, 2017

The early season has not been kind to the New Athens High School softball team.

Logan star's game goes south — in a good way

By Brent Zell | Apr 22, 2017

Playing for a team nicknamed the Blazers seems particularly appropriate for Jalen Perry, the John A. Logan College (JALC) guard who’s been on fire lately.