September 2024

Remembrance event to honor SIU students who have passed away

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A community remembrance event at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will honor all students who have died in recent years, including three Salukis who passed away separately this month. (Photo by Yenitza Melgoza) Everyone is welcome to attend the “Once a Saluki, Always a Saluki” remembrance at Becker Pavilion on […]

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Schools, agencies hold monthly safety meeting

PERRYVILLE – Each month, the schools within Perry County and those agencies involved in emergency management, juvenile justice, and health meet at Perry County School District 32 to discuss matters of school safety and health. Schools include District 32, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Schools, Immanuel Lutheran School, Altenburg Public School, and United In Christ

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SGMS band students travel to Stifel Theatre for orchestra’s E.T. performance

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Middle School Band and Fundamentals of Music students traveled to Stifel Theatre Sunday to attend the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s performance E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. The orchestra performed composer John Williams’ original score live with the movie.    While this is the fourth field trip SGMS has taken to the St.

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Southern Illinois Republican lawmakers call for changes to inmate mail protocol following recent exposure incidents

HARRISBURG, Ill.— In response to numerous reports from constituents about exposure to drugs and other unknown substances in prison facilities across the state, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg), State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro), State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona), State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) and State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton)

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State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returns missing money to nearly 140,000 residents through enhanced money match

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A record-setting 138,561 people are in line to receive a total of nearly $13.2 million from the state’s Unclaimed Property program and all they have to do is cash the check, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.   The checks are part of the latest round of the Enhanced Money Match program that allows

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Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests, incidents through Sept. 20

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests and incidents. Arrested Person: 8  (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 2 Assault: 1 Assist Other Agency: 4 Animal Control: 16 Bomb Threat: Brush Fire: Burglary: Careless

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Ste. Genevieve Eagles donate to Special Olympics Team

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Eagles Aerie 4336 recently held a Benefit BBQ raising $2,100—with all proceeds donated to the Ste. Genevieve Special Olympics Team!   The benefit was held in honor of Archie Basler, Jr. Each year, Ste. Genevieve R-II students participating on the Special Olympics Team compete in the Southeast Missouri Olympic

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The Green Bear Project receives $10,000 grant

JACKSON – Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence’s – The Green Bear Project is the proud recipient of a Union Pacific Railroad Community Ties Giving Program grant, which will help educate thousands of children and adults throughout southeast Missouri on the dangers, warning signs, and prevention of child abuse through various programs.   Leasa Stone,

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University of Missouri System universities rise in rankings

COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri System universities are trending upward in several key areas, according to new data from U.S. News and World Report.   The annual “Best Colleges” rankings consider factors such as the value and quality of education, retention and graduation rates, and investments in faculty and students.   The progress highlights

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