February 2023

Vernetta A. Heil

Vernetta A. Heil, 90 years old of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO   She was born December 28, 1932 in Zell, MO   She married John Orem on June 23, 2007. He survives in Ste. Genevieve.   She is also survived two sons:

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Be the Match event at SIU inspired by toddler in Saluki family

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A Feb. 15-16 event at Southern Illinois University Carbondale literally offers the chance to save a life.   Ari Chambers-Baltz was born in May 2021 to Saluki family members Stephanie Chambers-Baltz and Daniel Baltz, and in July 2022 was diagnosed with Hyper IGM, an inborn immune disorder that prevents

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CPSC urges fire safety vigilance during Burn Awareness Week

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In 2021 emergency rooms nationwide treated an estimated 193,450 burn injuries involving many types of consumer products, from kitchen and cooking products to fireworks and space heaters. In recognition of Burn Awareness Week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to be vigilant about fire safety and to check for

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Two Ste. Genevieve County students at Arkansas State are on the Dean’s List

JONESBORO – Two students from Ste. Genevieve County are on the Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester at Arkansas State University.   The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of study.   The Dean’s List (designated as DL) includes students with a

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SIU beats Missouri State to stay in the hunt for MVC title

Dawgs rebound from back-to-back losses at Illinois State and at Bradley to defeat MSU, 73-53 BY JIM BEERS Contributing Writer After being dealt back-to-back losses at Illinois State, 72-66, Sunday January 29 and again Thursday February 1 at Bradley, 62-52, the Southern Illinois University Salukis rebounded with a decisive win over Missouri State University Sunday

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