May 2023

Memorial Hospital provides First Responders with resource kits

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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital of Chester and members of the Health Communities Alliance (formerly the Southern Illinois Substance Abuse Alliance or SISAA) are coordinating efforts to share resource information with first responders and municipalities throughout Randolph County. Rhonda Wilson delivers resource kits to Sparta Police Department In 2022, Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN), Population […]

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Mobile Market provides food for the needy and hungry

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CHESTER – The Chester Area Christian Food Pantry came to Chester April 26th Volunteers from the April 2023 Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Market prepare to pass out two large crates of fresh mixed fruit and vegetables to clients. Pictured are (left to right) Steve Simpson, Dr. Steve Miller. Dr. Alan Liefer, and Lee

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Ste. Genevieve Nutrition Center launches patriotic fundraiser

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County Nutrition Center administrator Tina Winch says the center is launching a patriotic fund raiser. “Memorial Day and Independence Day are right around the corner….. you can have some of the coolest decations in town with this awesome ol’ time Patriotic truck that comes with several other lil odd and

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Perryville Police reports

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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports of arrests and incidents.   Arrested were:   According to a police report, 19-year-old Vonaa Crouse of Perryville at 6:25 p.m. April 13, 2023 for first degree burglary, fourth degree domestic assault, second degree attempted property damage and resisting arrest for a felony.  

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PHS students participate in County Government Day

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photo and article by Drew Layton/Perryville High School PERRYVILLE – Fourteen Perryville High School Seniors participated in Perry County Government Day on Monday, April 24.   Students were paired with a county official, where they learned about each county official’s job, and what they were responsible for.   Afterward, students were treated to lunch at

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

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STE, GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests and incidents.   Arrested Person: 3  (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 6 Assault: Assist Other Agency: 4 Bomb Threat: Animal Control: 20 Brush Fire: Burglary: 2

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Valle Catholic High School Class of 2023 graduates tomorrow

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Valle Catholic High School has announced the names of the valedictorian and salutatorians of the Class of 2023 which will graduate Thursday in the Valle gym.   The valedictorian is Riley Brown, daughter Jodi and Tyler.   The salutatorians are: Samuel Drury son of Kimberly and Derek; Joseph Flieg, son of Gregory

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MAC Nursing Resolution Adopted at National Convention

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PARK HILLS –- Four Mineral Area College (MAC) nursing students recently attended the 71st National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) Annual Convention, held April 12-16, 2023, in Nashville, TN. The theme of the convention was “A Catalyst for Change,” and that’s exactly what MAC delegates Jacob Baker and Alicia Williamson did while presenting their resolution, entitled “In

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Aimee Lemrise is SIU’s new sustainability director

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s commitment to sustainability, one of the five pillars of the Imagine 2030 strategic plan, remains robust and is getting stronger with the recent hiring of Aimee Lemrise as the director of sustainability. “My roots and commitment to sustainability go back to my childhood,” said Lemrise, a double alumna

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