September 2023

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois’ United We Lead Gala a Great Success

GLEN CARBON, Illinois – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois held their annual United We Lead Gala on Saturday, September 9 in Collinsville, Illinois. The event was a great success, raising over $123,000 for the organization.   The United We Lead Gala, themed “Lead The Way” in 2023, brings together a wide range of people who

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Illinois State Police seeks to enforce Protect Illinois Communities Act

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) has filed an emergency rule with the Illinois Secretary of State to implement the Protect Illinois Communities Act (Act).    On January 10, 2023, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law Public Act 102-1116 regulating the sale and distribution of assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and switches in Illinois.  The Act went into

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Jefferson County jail inmate found deceased

HILLSBORO – Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshak announces an investigation into the death of a detainee at the Jefferson County Jail on September 17, 2023.    The detainee is identified as 41-year-old Melissa Miles from Robertsville, Mo. Miles was detained for a probation violation out of Franklin County, Mo.   According to the initial investigation,

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Missouri State Parks plans several September events in St. Louis Region

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – If you’re in the Missouri State Parks St. Louis region, be sure to check out these activities at state parks and historic sites.   Tuesday, Sept. 19: “What is Archaeology?” program at Mastodon State Historic SiteSeptember is Missouri Archaeology Month! Expand your knowledge of archaeology at the “What is archaeology?” table.

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Police take report of financial exploitation of an elderly person

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has received a report of financial exploitation of an elderly person.   The victim, who was named in the report, is a Perryville resident.   According to the report, police were notified of the fraud incident September 15th.   The report said the incident happened in the 1700 block

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Randolph County Sheriffs office reports arrests

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s office has released its latest report of arrests.   Tricia A. Melvin 31, DuQuoin, arrested September 11, 2023 by Steeleville Police for driving while license suspended, obstructing identification, forgery, unlawful possession of hypodermic needle, a Williamson County warrant for driving while license suspended or revoked and a Jackson County

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SGHS 2023 Homecoming Spirit Days and Events announced

STE. GENEVIEVE -– Ste. Genevieve High School will celebrate homecoming the week of Oct. 9- 13. SGHS has announced the week’s activities, including the parade, the football game, the dance, and spirit days. Homecoming Theme: The theme for this year’s homecoming is “Road Trip.” For each class, the sub-themes follow: Freshmen: Los Angeles Sophomores: Orlando

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Ste. Genevieve Board of Education meets this evening

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Education will meet in regular session this evening.   Tuesday, September 19, 2023   REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING AGENDA – Board of Education Meeting   LOCATION: Bloomsdale Elementary, 6279 US Highway 61, Bloomsdale, MO 63627   CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 PM (Bloomsdale Elementary Library)   OPEN (REGULAR) SESSION: 6:30

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