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Last updated 11:43 am CT September 02, 2010.

Calling All Ball Players!

9/01/10

MARION--Parkway Manor turned into a ballpark Wednesday complete with peanuts, cracker jacks, and a few Miners ball players.

Several dozen residents played Nintendo Wii baseball against the pros, including Parkway Villas Resident, Bob Amunrud. "To
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Labor Day Travel

8/25/10

DENVER (AP) - Travel club AAA says more Americans will take
trips over the Labor Day weekend than a year ago.

The organization said Thursday it expects 34.4 million people to travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday Sept. 2 and M
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Marion Man Dies At Kentucky Lake

8/23/10

LYON COUNTY, Ky. -- A Williamson County man has died after diving into shallow water in Kentucky Lake.

It happened Sunday afternoon at Pisgah Bay in Lyon County. The Lyon County Coroner tells News 3 that Martin Logan, 36, of Marion, fractured his
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Local Officials Behind New Huffing Law

8/23/10

WSIL -- A new law backed by local legislators and prosecutors brings stiffer penalties to those who huff chemicals.

The measure increases jail time for people repeatedly caught huffing from 30 days to one year. It also creates a treatment program
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Biker of Love

8/10/10

HERRIN -- It's not everyday you see a biker in a salon.

"I'm losing all my street cred."

Jack Garner's okay with it though. He's been growing his hair out for three years, all in preparation for one snip.

"I feel a lot cooler now."

Jack
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Melange Owner Decides To Remain Open

8/04/10

CARBONDALE -- A Carbondale restaurant will not close after all.

The owner of Melange has decided to stay open after what he calls extraordinary support. The coffee shop and café has scaled back its hours to dinnertime only, and it is not offering
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New I.D. Theft

8/02/10

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The latest form of identity theft doesn't depend on stealing your Social Security number. Now thieves are targeting your kid's number long before the little one even has
a bank account.

Hundreds of online businesses
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Debt Settlement Crackdown

7/29/10

NEW YORK (AP) - Companies that promise to reduce or eliminate
credit card balances and other debt for customers will no longer be
allowed to charge an upfront fee.

The Federal Trade Commission said Thursday the new rule is intended to crac
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Dragonfly Season in Southern Illinois

7/28/10

WILLIAMSON COUNTY--At Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, it's hard to take a walk and not see brightly colored dragonflies buzzing about. As a matter of fact, these flying insects are nice companions to have around!

"One adult dragonfly might
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Williamson County Fair 2010

7/27/10

Saturday, August 7th

•Kick off Saturday, August 7th with “The Felicia Dick Memorial Poker Run.” Starts at Black Diamong Harley Davidson and ends at the Fair. Hosted by Z100′s own Juli Ingram to benefit St. Jude’s Research Hospital.
•2pm Har
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Hunter Safety Course

7/23/10

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Officials are encouraging hunters to
take a safety education course offered by the Illinois Department
of Natural Resources.

State law requires anyone born since January 1980 to take the
course in sessions organiz
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This Week in Camp / Girl Scouts

7/20/10

The Girl Scouts of southern Illinois have been going to Camp Cedar Point on Little Grassy Lake for nearly 50 years. From hiking to climbing, there's always something to do at the camp.

Program Director Jennifer Randolph says "They're out
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Shaken Baby Legislation Signed

7/20/10

WSIL -- Governor Pat Quinn has signed legislation increasing penalties for shaken baby deaths.

The bill was drafted by southern Illinois lawmakers in response to the death of Brynden Gibson. The 22 month old Herrin toddler died in 2006 after being
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Governor Signs Brynden's Law

7/20/10

WSIL -- Next year will bring tougher penalties for people convicted of shaking a baby to death in Illinois.

Gov. Pat Quinn, D-Illinois, signed the new law on July 20, 2010.

Southern Illinois lawmakers crafted the legislation in reaction to the
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Unsung Hero: Scouters Give Back

7/16/10

JACKSON COUNTY-Off the beaten path and deep in the woods you'll find quite a treasure in Jackson County. It's Pine Ridge Scout Camp and each summer hundreds of boys come here for camp. This week was Webelos mini camp. Thirty five volunteers of all a
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WSIL Summer Food Drive

7/13/10

WSIL-TV -- Summer is a time for fun in the sun. But it's also a time when local food pantries see supplies dwindle.

WSIL-TV is once again leading a food drive to help stock pantry shelves. You can help. From now until July 31, look for the bl
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Apply for LIHEAP

7/09/10

If you need help cooling your home this summer consider applying for Illinois' Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

You can apply for LIHEAP assistance by visiting their local administrating agency.

Applications will be ac
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Job Seeker's Survival Guide

7/07/10

WSIL -- Looking for a new job? We want to help in your search.

Bring your resume and attend the Job Search Party. It's Thursday Aug. 26 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Black Diamond Harley Davidson in Marion -- just off Rt. 13 across from the Super W
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Free Summer Dental Clinics

7/06/10

WSIL -- Families across southern Illinois can benefit from practice offered by SIU Dental Hygiene students.

Several dental clinics are planned for this summer, focusing on preventive care.

Dr. Dwayne Summers, director of the SIUC Dental Hygiene
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WSIL Unsung Heroes 2010

3/24/10

WSIL-TV Every Friday at 6 pm and 10 pm on News 3 we profile an Unsung Hero.

These are individuals and groups who make a difference in their communities. Below are some of the 2010 profiles.







Unsung Hero: Foster Parents Mike and Sh
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Closed Captioning Concerns

3/15/10

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WSIL Facebook Feeds

9/27/09

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The Click

5/29/09

Tune in for the Click Report Thursdays on News 3 at 5:00, and Fridays on News 3 This Morning. Emily Eddington tracks down useful, unique, and interesting websites and shows you how to use them. Below you'll find more than a dozen categories, with lin
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