October 2023

Tedricks make historic $6M donation, naming SIU Carbondale welcome center

By Jeff Wilson CARBONDALE, Ill. – With a $6 million donation, Roger and Sally Tedrick are leaving yet another indelible mark on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus.     (Above) This concept art shows what the Tedrick Welcome Center could look like once constructed. (Provided by Hafer Architects)   In honor of their donation –

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Why is the SV Thrift Store expanding NOW?

PERRYVILLE – Since the Society of St. Vincent DePaul has announced their planned expansion of their thrift store, the question is being asked, “Why now?”     Thrift store volunteers Ed Schumer, Mary Chappius, Kathy Randolf, and Andy Graf                                        Data reveals an urgent need for increased support in the community, as requests

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Robert L. Grass

Robert L. Grass 84 years old Of Saint Mary, MO   Died Tuesday, October 17, 2023 At St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO   He was born November 18, 1938 in Ste. Genevieve, MO   Married to Mary (Kettinger) Grass on May 23, 1964   Survived By: Wife, Mary C. Grass of Saint

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Richard Paul Hanger

RICHARD PAUL HANGER, 66, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 5:01 pm, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at his residence.    He was born to Lenard L. and Barbara A. (nee Thummel) Hanger on October 20, 1956 in Red Bud, Illinois.    Richard was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Chester, Illinois.

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Kevin Wolk

Kevin Wolk 39 years old Of Perryville, MO   Died Wednesday, October 18, 2023 At home in Perryville, MO   He was born December 8, 1983 in Ste. Genevieve, MO   Survived By: Daughter, Alyssa Wolk of Farmington, MO; Three Sons, Trevor Kraemer of Sainte Genevieve, MO, Kaiden Wolk of Farmington, MO, Brennan Garcia of

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Imogene Rainwater Blechle

Imogene Rainwater Blechle, 88, of Perryville, Missouri died Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Independence Care Center. She was born July 26, 1935 in Brazeau, MO to John and Myrtle (Weisbrod) Martin. Imogene and Albert Rainwater were married and he preceded her death. She later married Paul Blechle and he also precedes her in death. She

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EPA determines that lead emissions from aircraft engines cause or contribute to air pollution  

LENEXA, KAN. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its final determination that emissions of lead from aircraft that operate on leaded fuel cause or contribute to air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health and welfare under the Clean Air Act.   “The science is clear: exposure to lead

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Holcim to spend $100 million to accelerate decarbonization and support growing markets

CHICAGO — In support of its commitment to sustainably supply the nation’s growing construction industry, Holcim US has announced an approximate $100 million investment in its Ste. Genevieve Cement Plant— the largest cement-producing facility in North America and one of the most technologically advanced and environmentally efficient facilities in the world. The expansion will increase production

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