February 2023

Governor Parson proclaims FFA Week in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY — On behalf of nearly 26,000 members of Missouri FFA, Governor Mike Parson proclaimed Feb. 18-25, 2023, to be National FFA Week in Missouri.   “Missouri’s agriculture industry depends on our young people taking the lead,” Governor Mike Parson said. “We’re proud to see such leadership displayed in Missouri FFA members each time […]

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IDPH reports 20 Illinois counties are at an elevated community level for COVID-19

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has anounced that the CDC is reporting 20 counties in the state are at a Medium Community Level for COVID-19, compared to 19 last week. Randolph County is at a low community level according to the CDC.   There were no counties listed at High Community

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Marion, Ill. man hurt in traffic crash during police chase in Mo

JEFFERSON CITY — A 59-year-old Marion, Illinois man suffered moderate injuries in a traffic crash Friday morning in Perry County, Missouri during a police chase.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Richard D. Mulholland was taken to Perry County Memorial Hospital in Perryville by a Perry County ambulance.   The patrol says Mulholland was

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released several reports of arrests and incidents.   Two persons were taken into custody on January 30 on charges of theft by shoplifting at Wal-Mart. 42-year-old Crystal L. McBride and 20-year-old Hunter D. Chandler, both of Perryville, were taken into custody after an asset protection agent told police

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SIU celebrating Women’s History Month in March with speakers, special events

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — In celebration of March as Women’s History Month, Southern Illinois University Carbondale will be hosting numerous special events, including guest speakers, a movie, discussions, a contest and much more.   “This year’s Women’s History Month theme is ‘Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,’ and it is really so important

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SIU hosts annual high school press association event

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 225 students from 15 local high schools gained greater insight into journalism, advertising, yearbook and graphic design at the 72nd annual Southern Illinois School Press Association Winter Conference hosted by SIU Carbondale’s School of Journalism and Advertising on Feb. 22.    More than 225 high school students from throughout

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Ste. Genevieve Planning and Zoning Commission meets Thursday

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Planning and Zoning Commission meets Thursday for its regular meeting.   The tentative agenda:   AGENDA CITY OF STE. GENEVIEVE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Ste. Genevieve City Hall 165 S 4th Street March 2, 2023 6:00 p.m.   Gary Roth, Chairman; Anthony Grass, Carl Kinsky, Justin Donovan, June Ewing,

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