STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Library is proud to unveil an exciting new addition that will provide a peaceful oasis for our community – the Shushbooth! Thanks to a generous donation, library officials are thrilled to be one of the first in the region to offer this innovative quiet space. […]
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by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. — The 2024 annual emergency exercises were successful, allowing professionals in several campus departments to ascertain how the university provides services for its community in the hours after an immediate threat to safety has passed, officials say. On April 24, first responders, university leaders and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
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CHESTER, Ill. – Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Emily Colvis Employee of the Quarter for the First Quarter 2024 on April 25, 2024. Brett Bollmann, CEO and Emily Colvis. Colvis is an LPN at the Rural Health Clinics, and has worked at Memorial Hospital since August of 2022. When
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ST. LOUIS — The National Weather Service in St. Louis reports the Mississippi River is predicted to go above the 27-foot flood stage early Thursday afternoon. As of 2:30 p.m. Monday after the river was at 18.58 feet. It is expected to rise to 20.6 today, 27.2 Wednesday, 32.4 Thursday, 34.2 Friday and fall
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PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 25-year-old Preston Scott Miller was arrested April 21st and charged with third degree assault in connection with an incident which happened April 19th in the 700 block of Bruce Street. A hit and run traffic crash was reported April 13th in the
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PERRYVILLE – Seven Perryville High School Band students attended the Missouri State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Columbia on Saturday. Ayla Schuler received a Gold on her piano solo. The Woodwind Quartet of Allison Cowell, Kelly Chavez, Kathryn Broeking, and Destinee Morland earned a rating of Silver. Hallie Figge
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ELLIS GROVE, Ill. – The Pierre Menard Home will open Wednesday, May 1st., 9 a.m. -4 p.m. unless otherwise stated. Photo by Kbh3rd – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16382403 The open days will vary this year, but, as it stands for the month of May, here is the schedule: Wednesday May
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CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Matthew A. Banks 33, Alton, arrested April 23, 2024 by Chester Police for violation of sex offender registration. Is incarcerated. Troy L. Slinkard 29, Marion, arrested April 24, 2024 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for operating
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale students were amazed and excited as they aimed their lasers for the first time at chicken wings, carrots, tomatoes and hot dogs. The tasty treats were actually tools the senior dental hygiene students were using to earn a special laser certification. The students, who will graduate
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PERRYVILLE – On Friday, April 26, the SVHS and SVJH Bands performed in the Six Flags Music Festival! Their performance was critiqued by a three-judge panel. The high school band received an “Excellent” rating and the junior high band received a “Good” rating. One of the judges was Dr. Dale
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