March 2023

New all-veteran crew established in Mark Twain National Forest

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ROLLA, Mo. —The Mark Twain National Forest Veteran Crew consists of prior military service members and is based out of Cassville, Missouri. These veterans have acquired skills in their previous careers that will benefit the crew as they perform their new duties. The crew’s mission statement clearly defines its purpose: “The Mark Twain Veteran Crew provides veterans of the […]

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Perryville Police report

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PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report.   27-year-old Gianna Sharee Wade of Cape Girardeau was taken into custody at 1:02 p.m. February 28th at the Perryville Police Station on a fugitive warrant for failing to appear on a charge of failure to register motor vehicle and operating a vehicle without

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Peter Roth receives Archbishop John L. May Award

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Peter Roth, son of Dave and Sheila Roth, has been selected as Valle’s Archbishop John L. May Service Award recipient for 2022-23. Each year the 24 high schools in the Archdiocese of Saint Louis select a senior for the award. The Archbishop John L. May Service Award recognizes outstanding Christian service given

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Quilters wanted

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will have quilting Monday, March 13, Tuesday, March 14, and Wednesday, March 15.   8 am until 3 pm each day.   All quilters are invited to help quilt baby quilts to be sold in the hospital gift shop.   Quilting is held on the

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Randolf County Sheriff launches new telephone tip line

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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has announced the development of a new telephone tip line.   The Randolph County Tip Line allows residents to call and provide information that they feel may help in solving a crime or help in preventing a future crime.    Callers can leave their information anonymously or provide contact

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Veteran higher ed leader to serve as SIU Carbondale’s next provost

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by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. — Sheryl A. Tucker, who has extensive experience in higher education leadership, will become Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, pending approval by the SIU Board of Trustees at its April 27 meeting. In her new role, Tucker will serve as the university’s chief

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Voters narrow field to Top 16 Coolest Products Made in Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD – With almost 100,000 votes cast, the field of contenders competing in the fourth annual “Makers Madness” contest has been narrowed to the Top 16. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, “Makers Madness” is a bracket-style tournament in which voters across the state will decide which product is The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.  

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Ronald D. Porter

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Ronald D. Porter, 84, of Grand Island, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, after battling a long illness. To honor his wishes, a celebration of life will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 11 at All Faiths Funeral Home. Daniel Naranjo will officiate. Ron and

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