September 2022

SIU creates new, faster pathway to teaching to address shortage

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Eight Southern Illinois University Carbondale students are currently working in classrooms throughout the region for the inaugural year of the Saluki Teacher Residency Partnership (STRP), which provides financial, mentorship and experiential benefits to teacher candidates while also helping participating school districts and children. And the program gets the aspiring educators […]

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SIU hosts hemp and cannabis symposium Sept. 17

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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Once an enormously important cash crop worldwide, hemp was driven out of the marketplace by the stringent laws prohibiting its intoxicating cousin, marijuana. But this versatile plant is making a comeback, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale soon will host a gathering of experts and enthusiasts to examine its potential.

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Ste. Genevieve Co. Sheriff reports arrests and incidents

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its reports for the week ending September 2, 2022.   Arrested Person: 9  (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 2 Animal Control: 4 Assault: Assist Other Agency: 2 Bomb Threat: 1 Brush

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Transportation experts lead discussions during the Virtual Mobility Summit Sept. 26

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Transportation Task Force invites the public to attend the 2022 Virtual Mobility Summit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, Monday, Sept. 26.   Barriers to accessible and affordable transportation are preventing Missourians from being able to work, receive healthcare, and enjoy leisure activities.    National and state transportation experts

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Union retreat auto tour scheduled at Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Visitors to Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site often ask what happened following the battle and subsequent escape of the Union forces. In 1995, a map was developed showing the retreat and on Saturday, Sept. 24, visitors can follow interpreters along the route taken by retreating Union forces, while learning more

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Melvin Edward Bachmann

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A funeral will be held Saturday, September 10, 2022 for 87-year-old Melvin Edward Bachmann, who passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Survived by his beloved siblings Janet Feltz and Calvin (Lorna) Bachmann; loving father of Becky (Deacon Dan) Donnelly, Bret Bachmann, Bruce (Phyllis) Bachmann, Tim (Kim) Bachmann, and Terry Bachmann; dear grandfather of Amy (Justin)

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Missouri State Historic Preservation Office announces 2023 grant application round for Historic Preservation Fund Grants

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri State Historic Preservation Office announces the opening of the 2023 application cycle for the Historic Preservation Fund grants. This program expects to bring more than $200,000 in federal money, derived from oil and gas lease revenues on the Outer Continental Shelf, to Missouri’s historic communities. The Historic Preservation Fund grants

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