April 2023

SIU student wins top prize in national mortuary science contest

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — From the military to college to the top prize in a national competition and a job waiting after graduation – that’s where Colten Savage has traveled in the last four years, thanks to hard work, determination and Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Colten Savage, first-place winner of the Service Corporation

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SIU’s Paul Simon Institute to host New York Times’ Carl Hulse

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Carl Hulse, the chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times, will share his thoughts on the perils and possibilities of American politics on the eve of the 2024 presidential election during a special presentation at 6 p.m.  Monday, April 17, at The Varsity Center in Carbondale. Hosted by Southern Illinois University

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Small business optimism declines slightly in March

JEFFERSON CITY – NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index decreased 0.8 points in March to 90.1, marking the 15th consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98. Twenty-four percent of owners reported inflation as their single most important business problem, down four points from last month. Small business owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months remain

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Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests and incidents

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests and incidents for the week ending April 7th.   Arrested Persons: 4  (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 4 Assault: Assist Other Agency: 1 Animal Control: 18

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Trailer on recycling truck buckles in downtown Chester

Traffic was disrupted for approximately 45 minutes BY JIM BEERS, Contributing Writer CHESTER – A Southern Recycling tractor-trailer had a mishap Tuesday afternoon April 11 at approximately 1:50 p.m. in downtown Chester. Chester Police direct traffic around the Southern Recycling Center trailer that buckled in the road in front of the First Baptist Church Parsonage

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