It is a new year, and students are back in school. What better time, then, to refresh our memories on school-bus safety when students are getting on or off — especially now, with winter’s more challenging driving conditions? First, the state law. Drivers in either direction on a road or street must stop no closer […]
Gene Schilling
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Letters – Nov. 27, 2025
Carbondale Fire gives thanksOn behalf of the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors, we extend our heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s ballot decision. Your support for both the 1.5% sales tax and the $30 million bond demonstrates a shared commitment to the safety, strength and future of […]
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Carbondale Historical Society mines for living history
A gentle snow fluttered silently outside KDNK’s classroom on Sunday, Jan. 7, as four former coal miners took about two dozen listeners deep into the harrowing history of Carbondale’s 1970s coal mining days. This panel was the first in a four-part series organized by the Carbondale Historical Society with a focus on capturing living history […]