August 2024

SIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts Illinois House GOP leader McCombie Sept. 9

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Illinois State Rep. Tony McCombie, the Illinois House Republican leader, will visit Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Sept. 9 to discuss the party’s policy agenda and review the issues she believes will influence the November general elections in Illinois. McCombie, R-Savanna, will participate in a discussion […]

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SIU’s Saluki Food Pantry seeks donations to help students

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The 2023-2024 academic year was a record-breaker for the Saluki Food Pantry at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, so a food drive is underway to ensure the pantry can continue to provide assistance to students in times of need, thus assuring they can focus on meeting their educational goals. Nearly 20,000 food

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Take the SGCMH survey to enhance healthcare services in Ste. Genevieve County

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STE. GENEVIEVE, MO. – As a trusted partner in providing the best to patients and the greater community, Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) wants to hear from you. SGCHM invites everyone in the community to participate in their recent survey. This initiative aims to collect valuable feedback from residents to enhance health services provided

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Robert Dennis McDonald

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A funeral will be held Wednesday, September 4, 2024 for 70-year-old Robert Dennis McDonald of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at his residence. He was born April 29, 1954 in Festus, Mo. to Woodrow and Lucille (Hayes) McDonald, who both preceded him in death. . Robert and Kimberly Porter were married

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Indiana man seriously injured in I-55 semi crash Thursday afternoon

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JEFFERSON CITY — A 46-year-old Jefferson, Indiana man suffered serious injuries in a traffic crash on I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County Thursday afternoon. A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper who investigated the crash reported Suren E. Bold was the driver of a northbound 2023 Freightliner Cascadia. He was taken to Mercy Hospital St. Louis by

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History ‘comes alive’ at Deja vu Spirit Reunion

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STE. GENEVIEVE – History will ‘come to life’ Saturday, October 26 (Rain date: Nov. 2) at the Déjà vu Spirit Reunion. Visitors are invited to tour Memorial Cemetery and chat “face to face” with friendly spirits clad in traditional dress to hear their stories of early life in Ste. Genevieve. Guests may hear the story

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Naeger family chosen as Missouri Farm Family for Ste. Gen Co.

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SEDALIA ― This year University of Missouri Extension and the local Farm Bureau selected the Aaron and Missy Naeger family as the 2024 Missouri State Fair Ste. Genevieve County Farm Family.   They were honored during the 67th annual Missouri Farm Family Day at the Missouri State Fair on Aug. 12.   Each year, the

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Perryville Police report

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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report.   50-year-old Terry E. Gardner of St. Louis was cited August 19 for driving while suspended, failing to register a motor vehicle, and operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility.   Police say the citations followed a traffic stop on Highway 51.

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Ste. Genevieve History Conference will be held September 14

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STE. GENEVIEVE – What interesting information will be revealed this year at the Ste. Genevieve History Conference?     To find out, attend the conference Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Ste. Genevieve County Community Center.   Dr. Will Thompson will talk about Jean Boullier and his life as a French priest in 19th century Missouri.

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