November 2023

Red Cross: Donation appointments critical in coming weeks

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – As November begins, the American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to make and keep donation appointments now to help hospitals restock blood products for patients ahead of the holiday season. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets to help recover […]

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SIU to host unique listening experience of Flaming Lips’ ‘Zaireeka’ album

CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) will host an immersive and interactive sound event on Nov. 10 with a special presentation of the Flaming Lips’ critically acclaimed “Zaireeka” studio album.     The free, public presentation is at 7 p.m. in Lawson Hall, Room 171, which is equipped

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SOMO changes lives at 2023 State Outdoor Games

JEFFERSON CITY – The 2023 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Outdoor Games brought out the best in more than 1,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state, Oct. 13-15.     The Games not also sparked great competition, but they also provided a life-changing opportunity for SOMO athletes. We’ll get to that

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Ste. Genevieve woman among MAC Honor Society inductees

PARK HILLS, Mo.– A Mineral Area College student from Ste. Genevieve, Haley DiMercurio, is one of 16 Mineral Area College students inducted into the Lambda Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society Wednesday, October 25, 2023, during a ceremony in the college’s Fine Arts Theater. Front row (l-r): Alyssa Sample, Fredericktown; Eden Mack, Centerville; Chelsi Robertson,

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Wreaths Across America announces 2023 Escort to Arlington route

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine – What has become known as the country’s longest veterans’ parade – Wreaths Across America’s annual “Escort to Arlington” – kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. The official route, which can be viewed here, will travel down the East Coast, stopping at schools, memorials, and other locations along the way to spread the year-long mission

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Kevin David Keyser

Kevin David Keyser 65 years old Of Bloomsdale, MO.   Died Tuesday, October 31, 2023 At his daughter’s home in Bloomsdale, MO.   He was born November 8, 1957 in Ashland, KY.   Married to Terri (McCourt) Keyser on March 6, 1980.   Survived By: Wife, Terri Lynn Keyser of Bloomsdale, MO; Son, Brandon (Nicole)

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Expansion of utility assistance program announced

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) are encouraging additional income-eligible families to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support with utility bill assistance for natural gas, propane, and electricity. Applications expanded Wednesday, November 1, to include income-eligible households that are disconnected or facing

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