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Immanuel Lutheran celebrates Lutheran School Week

By Lisa Tiernan

Mon Mar 08, 2010, 11:04 AM CST

Immanuel Lutheran school of Murphysboro will celebrate Lutheran School Week March 7th through 13th with a wide variety of fun activities and an open house on Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. "Each day will have a theme designed for the children to have fun, but our overall theme is taken from 1 Corinthians 12:15, with an emphasis on servanthood," said Principal David Manning.

Students and staff at McElvain School declared February "Cooks Appreciation Month," and March as "Custodian Appreciation Month."

Thu Mar 04, 2010, 01:02 PM CST

Norton graduates from basic training

Thu Feb 04, 2010, 10:51 AM CST

Air Force Airman John W. Norton graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

First class inducted into MHS Athletic Hall of Fame

By Steve Webb

Thu Jan 21, 2010, 12:00 PM CST

John Weatherly. E.L. "Doc" Bencini. Joe Ozburn. Lisa Foster. Gene Ebersohl. Tim Bowers. Tom Ashman. The 1947 Football Team.
What do those seven people and that one team have in common? They are all now, officially, part of the Murphysboro High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

Ralph gets first deer

Thu Jan 21, 2010, 11:53 AM CST

Family welcomes Jesse Dean Ellet

Mon Jan 18, 2010, 10:48 AM CST

The family would like to welcome Jesse Dean Ellet, born on Dec. 15, 2009, at 9:13 p.m. Jesse weighed 7 lb. 7 oz., and was 20 inches long.

Devil Dazzlers take first in opening competition

Mon Jan 18, 2010, 10:23 AM CST

MHS Devil Dazzler dance team opened their competition season this past Saturday the 9th at Belleville East High School.

Murphysboro Fire Department named Fire Department of the Year

Thu Jan 07, 2010, 01:42 PM CST

The Murphysboro Fire Department was presented on Aug. 24 with the Fire Department of the Year Award by the Illinois Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (IAMIC).

Elm St. breaks ground on historic addition

By Tom Tiernan

Thu Dec 17, 2009, 10:17 AM CST

A historical moment in the history of Elm Street Baptist Church in Murphysboro took place this past Sunday as the church broke ground for a 7,052 square foot Family Life Center.

Community Christmas Dinner going on 16 years

By Steve Webb

Mon Dec 14, 2009, 11:10 AM CST

What started out as an Eagle Scout Project is now almost 16 years old.
On Christmas Day, the 16th Community Christmas Dinner will be served at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Murphysboro.

Celebrate together - even if you're away

By Tamara Browning

Mon Dec 14, 2009, 11:02 AM CST

When distance separates families for Christmas, they have a choice.
They can meet, or they can stay put.

Pizza with Santa Dec. 9 at First Baptist Church

Mon Dec 07, 2009, 04:44 PM CST

First Baptist Church of Murphysboro will be hosting a Pizza with Santa event on Dec. 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Gearhart family celebrates milestone birthdays

Mon Dec 07, 2009, 04:39 PM CST

The Gearhart family recently celebrated five milestone birthdays.

Murphysboro Hometown Christmas One-Stop Holiday Shop to expand

Mon Nov 30, 2009, 04:53 PM CST

One-stop shopping for Christmas is a dream come true for those tried and true holiday buyers as well as those that are looking for a way to avoid the after Thanksgiving Day rush.

Festival of trees starts Tues.

Mon Nov 30, 2009, 04:51 PM CST

Come on by the General John A. Logan Museum and see the Christmas trees, wreaths, center pieces and more displayed for this year's Festival of Trees. The museum, located at 1613 Edith, is open Tuesday to Sunday 1 to 4 pm. If you see something you like make the highest bid and it can be yours. If not just come by to see this year's beautiful entries.

Darnsteadts celebrate 75th anniversary

Mon Nov 30, 2009, 04:50 PM CST

Mr. and Mrs. George Darnstaedt of Nashville will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on Dec. 8.
George and the former Helen Rathjen were married in 1934 in Jacob, where they lived on their farm until they moved to Nashville in 1997.

A Taste of Christmas set for Dec. 12-13

By Steve Webb

Mon Nov 30, 2009, 04:45 PM CST

The Murphysboro High School Choir, along with the Carbondale High School Choir, will present A Taste of Christmas concert on Dec. 12 at 5 p.m., and Dec. 13 at 2 p.m.

American Flag presented to GJAL

Mon Nov 16, 2009, 10:19 AM CST

On November 13, Professor Charles Ruffner presented an American Flag that was flown over Forward Operating Base Gardez to Principal Jeff Keener at General John A. Logan Elementary School.

Volleyball recognition night set for Nov. 18

Mon Nov 16, 2009, 10:14 AM CST

The Murphysboro Athletic Booster Association will be hosting a Murphysboro Volleyball recognition night on Nov. 18.

New flag memorial dedicated at Veterans Day ceremony

By Daniel Twomey

Thu Nov 12, 2009, 04:01 PM CST

The annual Veterans Day memorial service was held at the Murphysboro American Legion, on Wednesday.
The celebration was highlighted by a new flag memorial built for the Legion by the Sons of the American Legion.