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Man Missing, Worst Feared | $15M For Land Cleanup | Ducklings Rescued

PLUS | A butterfly tribute to a beloved teacher | Pre-teen boxer eyes title | Police chief to retire | School leaves sports conference

The Southland's top stories for Thursday, June 8.
The Southland's top stories for Thursday, June 8. (Mary Compton/Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's get all caught up with the Top Southland Stories for Thursday, June 8.


'Our Highest Priority': Cops Continue Search For Missing Manhattan Man

Police continue to look for Anthony Fehrenbacher, 47, a lifelong Manhattan resident last seen May 26.


State To Give $15M For Cleanup Of Tinley Mental Health Center Land

The state's new budget earmarks $15 million in a grant to go toward the remediation of the dilapidated land and buildings.

Find out what's happening in Tinley Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


Ridge Lawn Students Honor Teacher With Beautiful Butterfly Tribute

Students remember their late teacher, Beth Webster, who taught them to spread their wings and fly, with a song and butterfly release.


Lucky Ducks: Firefighters Pluck Ducklings From Drain, Reunite With Mom

The ducklings are back with their mom after a few scary minutes Thursday morning.

Find out what's happening in Tinley Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


'I Just Want To Win': Orland Park's Top-Ranked Boxer Eyes Title At 11

Leo Ortiz will fight for a national championship this weekend as the nation's No. 1-ranked bantam boxer while feeling no pressure to win.


Bolingbrook High School Leaving Southwest Suburban Conference

BHS will join Romeoville High School in the Southwest Prairie Conference in the 2024-25 school year.


Manhattan Police Chief To Retire

Police Chief Jeff Wold announced he will retire at the end of the month.


Vision For Manhattan Downtown The Focus Of Community Open House

Manhattan residents are invited to attend an open house set for June 14, to discuss plans and visions for Manhattan's downtown.


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