March 2023

Explore the great outdoors at SIU’s Touch of Nature 2023 summer camps

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Summer 2023 will be full of outdoor adventure and fun for children ages 5-16, thanks to a wide assortment of summer camps at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center. This year’s EDventure Camp schedule at the experiential learning center runs from June 12 through July 28 […]

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March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month: Today’s Brain Injury Fact of the Day

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It is estimated that as many as 3.8 million traumatic brain injuries occur in the U.S. each year. Of these, there is an average of 283,000 emergency department visits by youth from sports and recreational activities. However, as many as 50 percent of concussions may go unreported. Signs of a concussion include dizziness, blurred vision,

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Retired Fire Chief Mick Schwent is honored at board of aldermen meeting

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STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve’s former fire chief was honored last night at the regular meeting of the board of aldermen.   Gregory “Mick” Schwent served as a member of the volunteer fire department for many years, rising to the fire chief position.   Ste. Genevieve Mayor Paul Hassler presented Schwent with a plaque and

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Senator launches effort to change the Illinois state flag

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SPRINGFIELD – To promote public involvement and embody civic pride for Illinois, a measure spearheaded by State Senator Doris Turner that would create a commission to develop a new official state flag passed the Senate Thursday.   “History is living, breathing and ever evolving,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “We need to ensure government is evolving with the

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SIU honors students will participate in USDA-funded initiative on food and sustainability

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale honors students will participate in a three-year nationwide program starting this fall aimed at developing innovative teaching and holistic approaches relating to food, climate justice and sustainable agriculture. SIU is one of 14 universities and colleges in The Justice Challenge: Engaging Students in the Future

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Sparta Police report

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SPARTA, Ill. – The Sparta Police Department has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested: 26-year-old David D. Williams Jr. of Sparta was arrested on a charge of home invasion with great bodily harm, aggravated battery with great bodily harm, resisting a peace officer and probationer escape from a peace

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Ste. Genevieve FFA sends seven to Area Contest

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Seven students from the Ste. Genevieve FFA participated in Area Contest Wednesday night. The results were:   FFA Knowledge: Alysa Beckermann, Ryder Keyser, Allison Loudenback, and McKenna Pollock 3rd and will advance to state.   Treasurer’s Book: Aiden Roth 3rd,   Advanced Public Speaking: Scarlett Gonz 4th,   Scrapbook: Scarlett Gonz 5th,

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