October 2022

Missouri State Highway Patrol seeks applicants for 118th Recruit Class

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the […]

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MSHP invites job seekers to career Expo

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JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is inviting those interested in exploring employment with the agency to attend a career expo. In addition to the position of trooper, the Patrol workforce includes over 60 civilian career paths. Divisions with current openings will have representatives available to answer

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MSHP: Please include safety in your plans for Halloween

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JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to have a safe Halloween. Halloween isn’t just for children. Many adults enjoy dressing up and visiting haunted houses or attending gatherings of friends. If you are driving to a costume party, make sure your costume doesn’t hamper your

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SIU’s Student Health Services director chosen for prestigious HERS Leadership Institute

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Jaime Clark, director of Student Health Services at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, has been selected to participate in the Higher Education Services (HERS) Leadership Institute, an inclusive, transformational leadership development program for people identifying as women and nonbinary. The inaugural immersion weekend was held recently in Boston, and three more sessions

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Social Security announces 8.7 percent benefit increase for 2023

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023, the Social Security Administration announced Thursday.  On average, Social Security benefits will increase by more than $140 per month starting in January. The 8.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable

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Diane Marie Sutton

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The Basler Funeral Home has announced the passing of 72-year-old Diane Marie Sutton of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022.   She was born June 24, 1950 in St. Louis, Mo.   She married Stephen “Steve” Sutton on June 6, 1992.   She is survived by her husband: Stephen “Steve” W.

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Everyone welcome at SIU’s Haunted Hollow Oct. 23

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Haunted Hollow, one of the region’s most popular, fun, family friendly fall traditions returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center on Oct. 23 with activities galore for all ages. It’s a daylong fest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is free.  All ages are welcome,

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