October 2024

SIU Homecoming 2024 winners announced

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Mother Nature provided a beautiful week for Southern Illinois University Carbondale to celebrate Homecoming 2024 – “Salukis on the Frontier” style. Numerous festivities took place Oct. 7-12, and several community groups, alumni, current students, faculty and staff won honors. SIU Carbondale’s Homecoming parade has numerous participants and a large […]

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St. Louis area state parks and historic sites hostfun fall activities

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Fall fun abounds at Missouri state parks and historic sites. From Halloween hikes to spooktacular events, there’s something for everyone! Monday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. – Homeschool Hour: Outdoor Literature at Mastodon State Historic Site.Homeschoolers are invited to join the team at Mastodon State Historic Site for fun,

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Taum Sauk Mountain State Park and Jay Nixon Backcountry to host conceptual development plan meeting Nov. 9

JEFFERSON CITY – Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend an annual informational meeting for both Taum Sauk Mountain State Park and Jay Nixon Backcountry at 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 9 at Taum Sauk Mountain State Park. The public is invited to share comments and ask questions about the facilities and their

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Chester beats Red Bud, 44-7, to remain undefeated at 8-0

YellowJackets are Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division CHAMPIONS and Randolph County CHAMPIONS   By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester High School YellowJacket Football Team hosted the Red Bud Musketeers Friday night October 18 in a contest which would decide several things.   First of all, a win would give Chester an undefeated record in both

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34th Annual Chester Invitational Cross Country Meet

Vanessa Teel of Pinckneyville wins Girls’ overall title (19:41.4) and Landen Roman of Pinckneyville takes Boys’ overall title (15:56.7) By Jim Beers CHESTER, Ill. – The 34th Annual Chester Invitational Cross Country Meet took place Thursday October 3 at the Randolph County Conservation Area. The event kicked off at 4:30 p.m. with the Girls’ Race

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