October 2023

SGHS students named to 2023 All District Choir

STE. GENEVIEVE – Three vocal music students from Ste. Genevieve have auditioned and earned a placement in the prestigious 2023 All District Choir.     From Ste. Genevieve High School are senior Aden Eisenbeis, sophomore Carter Hogenmiller, and sophomore London White-Hume.   Congratulations to these students on their achievement!

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SIU honors 2023 Women of Action

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale recently honored the winners of the second annual Women of Action Awards. The 2023 Women of Action award winners and presenters, from left, are Bethany Peppers, program director of the office of Student Engagement; Shelly Ridgeway, assistant director of Student Health Services and director of

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Ste. Genevieve County Library launches ‘Library of Things’

Library has announced the launch of its groundbreaking new initiative, the “Library of Things” program, thanks to a generous sponsorship from the Friends of Ste. Genevieve County Library. “This innovative program is designed to empower teens and adults in our community to acquire new skills, explore their interests, and have fun while doing so,” a

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Celebrate a ‘Salukis in Paradise’ SIU Homecoming Oct. 16-21

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — “Salukis in Paradise: A celebration of Southern Illinois as our home away from home!” is the theme of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2023 Homecoming celebration, set for Oct. 16-21. It’s a time for Salukis past and present to come together and commemorate the many things that make SIU special.

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Perryville Police report

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report. 32-year-old Kaleb Abram Wingerter of St. Mary was cited for driving while revoked or suspended, no vehicle registration and no insurance following a traffic stop on S. Perryville Boulevard at 7:07 p.m. Saturday, September 30. 

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office report released

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests:   Brandon L. Pulliam 36, Tamms, arrested September 28, 2023 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on an Alexander County warrant for failure to appear on a possession of methamphetamine charge. Bond is $25,000. Is incarcerated.   Michael L. Mattingly 49, Chester,

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R-II Board of Education member achieves advanced certification

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District has announced that Board of Education member Joshua Gettinger has achieved Advanced Board Member Certification from the Missouri School Boards’ Association. The board member certification program established by MSBA recognizes school board members who choose to complete additional professional development requirements beyond the 18.5 hours of

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