by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is recognizing and celebrating an important part of its student body on First-Generation College Student Day, Nov. 8. A wide variety of activities are planned throughout the day, all open to the public. “About two of every five SIU students are first-generation, and our First Saluki […]
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize November as Native American Heritage Month with a variety of special events, including guest speakers, special music and more. The theme of the 2023 celebration is “Our Stories, History and Culture.” “We look forward to celebrating Native American Heritage Month and recognizing the
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Submitted article and photo What do you do when you think you have faced the worst days of your life and then it becomes even more tragic? This is the reality that Tina, a grandmother, faced in June of 2022. Tina describes her childhood as difficult — having faced abuse, being placed in
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SPARTA, Ill. – The Sparta High School chorus participated in the SIUC Chorus Festival hosted at the SIUC School of Music Thursday, October 26th. These members of the Sparta High School Chorus partricipated in the SIUC Chorus Festival October 26. They are: (bottom row, from left): Lanyssa Richardson, Lily Severson, Chantel Nichols, Harmoni Cutrer, Nova Derry-Coulter, (second
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JEFFERSON CITY — A 58-year-old St. Mary woman was hurt in a traffic crash on I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County Monday evening. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Robin S. Halbert was taken to Mercy Hospital Jefferson by a Ste. Genevieve County ambulance. The patrol says the accident happened when the southbound 2006
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports for the week ending October 27, 2023. Arrested Person: 10 (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 1 Assault: Assist Other Agency: 5 Animal Control: 15 Bomb Threat: Brush
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Fifth graders at Ste. Genevieve Elementary School had the opportunity to visit various businesses as part of their annual Career Day on Friday, Oct. 20, which was sponsored by the Parent Teacher Organization. Counselor Mrs. Greminger and the fifth grade faculty and students would like to thank the local businesses and
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Brandy “Mawmaw” Marie Williams 48 years old Of Fenton, MO Died Monday, October 30, 2023 At Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO She was born October 17, 1975 in St. Louis, MO Survived By: Sons, Ronald Williams of Sainte Genevieve, MO, Austin Farris of Sainte Genevieve, MO, Marcus Sikorski; Daughter, Laura
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The “all-you-can-eat” meal is served 4-7 at the Methodist Church in Chester By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – It’s that time of year again. The weather has gotten cooler. The time is changing. People are hungry for a heavier meal. That can only mean one thing! It’s time for the annual Chester Methodist Men’s
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Vasquez is a senior majoring in Mass Communications By Jim Beers CHESTER – Mallary Vasquez, a former Chester High School student, is now a senior at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. She is majoring in Mass Communications and loves staying busy on campus. Chester’s Mallary Vasquez, daughter of Trevar and Susan Vasquez, is a
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