October 2022

Nearly half of incidents with kids and corded window coverings resulted in death – #GoCordless to Save Lives

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Whether consumers are moving into a new home or renovating it, or welcoming a new child into the family, it is imperative to be aware of one of the most serious hazards in homes—window covering cords that entangle infants and children. On this National Window Covering Safety Month, the U.S. Consumer Product […]

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Perry County Extension staffer is honored

PERRYVILLE – Bethany Bachmann, University of Missouri Extension County Engagement Specialist in Nutrition and Health Education has won the 2022 Nutrition, Health, and Families Regional Specialist of the Year Award! The award was presented to Bethany at the Nutrition, Health, and Families Extension Conference held in Columbia, Mo.    Presenting the award is Dr. Chad

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports 26-year-old Jesus Hernandez-Pastor of Perryville was charged with DWI as a prior offender and driving while revoked or suspended September 23. Police say officers were sent to the 600 block of Rand Avenue by a report of an intoxicated driver. 23-year-old Gabriel M. Naeger

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Randolph County Sheriff’s report

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report. Jared M. Davis 32, Percy, arrested September 26, 2022 by Steeleville Police on a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear criminal trespass to real property.  Released by order of Judge. Sheila G. Giacomo 48, Coulterville, arrested September 28, 2022 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office

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SIU ceramics students, faculty to help fill community initiatives through ‘Empty Bowls’

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Ceramics students and faculty at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are using their talents to help the community.   After a three-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Empty Bowls, an event where art meets hunger, compassion and advocacy, returns Oct. 15, at the Neighborhood Co-op Grocery Store in the

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SVHS Band Director to play with St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Friday

PERRYVILLE – A St. Vincent Catholic High School musician, Band Director Jerry Lintner, has been selected to participate in a very special opportunity with musicians of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra on Friday, October 7, 2022. Jerry Lintner   On Stage at Powell will provide Jerry with the opportunity to rehearse and perform a concert

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The Beach Boys bring their 2022 Holiday Tour to the Fabulous Fox Theatre Dec.14

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Grammy® Award-winning and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band The Beach Boys announced that they will bring their iconic Southern Californian sound to several cities across the east coast and Midwest this winter for their 2022 holiday tour, Tis the Season with The Beach Boys featuring The Holiday Vibrations

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