Girl marooned by hairdo
"She said it could cause a problem with other students or be a distraction" Shawnterya Carter didn't go to school Tuesday. The 12-year-old won't go to school today, either. via Journal Star
Slow down or keep an eye out for trenches
"Mike and I were thrilled to see them. Pomeroy adds with a laugh, "I won't say where they came from." Croyden Avenue sounds like the road to perdition, what with all the wailing and fighting and gnashing of teeth. via Journal Star
Prescription drug cards still available
As health care costs and the number of uninsured households climb higher, officials with Peoria County are again reminding the public of one way to get prescription drugs on the cheap.