October 2024

R-2, Valle Schools prepare to launch Red Ribbon Week Oct. 21

STE, GENEVIEVE – Red Ribbon Week will be held the week of Oct. 21 in Ste. Genevieve County! On Oct. 8, students from the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Leadership Council and students from Ste. Genevieve High School and Valle Catholic Schools gathered with Ste. Genevieve City Administrator Happy Welch, Chief of Police Jasen Crump […]

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Red Cross: Donors vital in response to Hurricane Helene impact

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Southeast. Donors outside of affected areas are encouraged to make an appointment to give now and help keep the blood supply stable in the weeks to

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Rendleman Orchards earns prestigious eco -certification for ecologically-friendly farming practices

ALTO PASS, IL – Rendleman Orchards, located in Alto Pass, Illinois, is proud to announce its recent achievement of Eco Certification, joining a community of forward-thinking farmers who are committed to sustainable and environmentally responsible fruit growing practices.   The EcoCertified Fruit program, known for its high ecological standards, focuses on supporting pollinators, maintaining the

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Rep. David Friess to host prescription drug drop-off event in Waterloo

RED BUD, Ill. – Illinois State Representative David Friess is partnering with the Waterloo Police Department to host an Rx Drop-Off event on Saturday, October 26, in conjunction with National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event will take place at Waterloo City Hall, located at 100 W. 4th Steet in Waterloo, from 9:00 a.m.

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SIU Sustainability plans open house, leadership and service week and more

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sustainability Office is sponsoring an open house beginning Monday, Oct. 14, and everyone is invited to tour the new area and bring their ideas for programming and initiatives to make campus even more green and sustainable. Sustainability Office graduate assistants Bharath Chintada, left, an electrical and computer

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SIU to observe Earth Science Week with series of free talks

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Learn more about our planet and the dynamic forces shaping life here during Earth Science Week at Southern Illinois University Carbondale from Oct. 14-19. Started in 1998 by the American Geosciences Institute, Earth Science Week is aimed at promoting a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth sciences and

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Social Security announces 2.5 percent benefit increase for 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced today.  On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $50 per month starting in January. Over the last decade the COLA increase has averaged

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