May 2024

Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports of arrests and incidents.   20-year-old Garrett Anthony Pohlman of Sedgewickville was picked up May 5th on a fugitive warrant for failing to register a vehicle out of Perryville   21-year-old Dalton J. Schamburg of Perryville was picked up on a fugitive warrant and

Perryville Police reports Read More »

Randolph County Sheriff’s office releases report

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Russel Wingard 27, Carthage MS, arrested May 7, 2024 by Sparta Police for criminal damage to property.  Pretrial Release.   Layla M. Burris 22, Homeless, arrested May 7, 2024 by Chester Police from criminal trespass to land.  Is incarcerated   Linda M.

Randolph County Sheriff’s office releases report Read More »

Show-Me Strength: Supporting Mental Wellness on Missouri Farms

By Janet Adkison JEFFERSON CITY – Agriculture is truly a remarkable industry, weaving together the rhythms of nature with the hard work and dedication of farmers, ranchers and their families. Amidst the idyllic landscapes and the symphony of natural sounds, those who toil in this field find themselves immersed in a lifestyle they wouldn’t trade

Show-Me Strength: Supporting Mental Wellness on Missouri Farms Read More »

SIU’s Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders changes lives and communities

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Colleen, a Southern Illinois mother, knew something about her adorable son George was a little different by the time he was about nine months old. Around his first birthday, George’s early interventionist suggested the boy might have autism. The possibility brought many fears and questions. George’s nurse practitioner suggested

SIU’s Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders changes lives and communities Read More »

Richard P. Vasquez

A graveside service will be held Friday, May 17, 2024 for 72-year-old Richard P. Vasquez of Chester, Ill., who passed away at 11:42 a.m., Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Ill. He was born July 17, 1951 in Chester, Ill. a son of Richard and Mary Ellen (nee Daniel) who both preceded him

Richard P. Vasquez Read More »

Three join SIU Alumni Association board of directors

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The SIU Alumni Association has selected three Salukis to join the organization’s board of directors and serve two-year terms, beginning July 1.   Meredith S. Hudgens ’03, Vance Sawyer ’10, MAcc ’11, and Terita M. Walker ’01 were selected by the board for appointment from a national candidate pool of more than

Three join SIU Alumni Association board of directors Read More »

17th Annual Illinois Product Farmers Market begins May 16th with kids’ activities, fair food favorites, drawings and more

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Agriculture’s (IDOA) Illinois Product Farmers Market will begin with “Opening Day” at the Market, Thursday, May 16 from 3:30 –7 p.m. at The Shed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. “Farmers markets have a special place in my heart, bringing together the community and expanding access to fresh, nourishing local

17th Annual Illinois Product Farmers Market begins May 16th with kids’ activities, fair food favorites, drawings and more Read More »