September 2022

Girl Scouts fall product program kicks off September 24

GLEN CARBON, Ill. – September 24 marks the kick off for Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois’ Nut, Candy and Magazine (NCM) Program! Girl Scouts will be selling tasty treats and magazine subscriptions through October 23rd. “As troops start their new Girl Scout year, the annual NCM Program is a great way for them to raise […]

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Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland Troop 72067 Celebrated ‘Girl Scouts Love State Parks’ weekend

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Every year, Girl Scouts explore the natural wonders found across our country during the Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend. Girl Scouts nationwide, along with their troops, friends, and families, celebrate our shared love of the outdoors. Juniors from Troop 72067 enjoying a cool morning on the banks of the Meramec River

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Methodist Men and Women plan Ham n’ Bean and Vegetable Soup Dinner

CHESTER – The Methodist Men and Women  will serve a Ham n’ Bean and Vegetable Soup Dinner Veteran’s Day, Friday November 11, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.   The meal also includes: cole claw, corn bread, iced tea, lemonade, coffee, homemade desserts.   It is served ALL YOU

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Rep. Friess congratulates Violette Nast for winning the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award

RED BUD, Ill. – Illinois State Representative David Friess (R-Redbud) congratulates Violette Nast for winning the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award in their senior category (55+). Even though she is confined to a wheelchair, she doesn’t let that stop her from serving others. She has centered her life on giving in any way she can. This

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SIU Carbondale welcomes 23 new faculty this fall

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is welcoming 23 new tenure-track faculty to campus for the fall 2022 semester.   ((INSERT PHOTO…SIU CARBONDALE..HERE))   Meera Komarraju, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, notes that the university has added about 100 new tenure-track faculty over the past four years. That includes 26 new tenure-track

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SIU hosts Fresh Check Day to support students’ mental health

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is hosting Fresh Check Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22. This fun, informative event brings together the entire campus community and serves as a “check in” for SIU students’ wellness and mental health and to ensure they have access to valuable

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Smith fights to protect servicemembers from military COVID-19 vaccine mandate, demands answers on mandate’s impact on military readiness

WASHINGTON, D.C. -– U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.), along with dozens of his Republican colleagues, recently sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin demanding answers from the Pentagon regarding the impact of the Biden administration’s military COVID-19 vaccine mandate on the readiness of America’s Armed Forces.   “Between training, deployments, and the other responsibilities

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Ste. Genevieve County R-II Celebrates 2022 Homecoming

STE. GENEVIEVE – Last week, Ste. Genevieve R-II celebrated its 2022 Homecoming.Monday through Friday, the schools held dress-up days, cheered on our sports teams and celebrated with our community in the Homecoming parade! After Spirit Night on Thursday, students cheered on our junior and senior girls during the annual Powderpuff game, which ended with a

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