October 2024

2024 Du Quoin State Fair breaks attendance records

DU QUOIN, IL – Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced that more than 204,000 people attended the 2024 Du Quoin State Fair, breaking the previous record of 171,000 set in 2022. This marks the first time that fair attendance has exceeded 200,000 since industry standards were enacted.   From the Twilight Parade that kicked off the fair through

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American Red Cross continues to support hurricane relief efforts; 96 responders have deployed from Missouri and Arkansas Region

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – -As the Southeast deals with more damage from Hurricane Milton this week, the American Red Cross is working tirelessly in Florida, the Carolinas, Georgia and Tennessee to provide shelter, food, water, relief supplies and comfort to those coping with the destruction left behind by Milton and Hurricane Helene. Currently, the American Red

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Autumn Werner named SGHS October Rotary Student of the Month

STE. GENEVIEVE – Congratulations to Autumn Werner, the Rotary Student of the Month for October from Ste. Genevieve High School. Autumn is the daughter of Scott and Deidre Werner.   Autumn’s scholastic honors include: earning A Honor Roll, being ranked in the top 10% of her class, being ranked No. 13 in the class, and

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Bargman named Memorial Hospital Employee of the Quarter

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital CEO Brett Bollmann has named Charles Bargman II Employee of the Quarter for the Third Quarter 2024 on October 9, 2024.     Brett Bollmann, CEO on left with Charles Bargman II.   Charles Bargman II, Maintenance Technician and Bio Med Coordinator, has worked at Memorial Hospital since December 2023. When

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Biden-Harris Administration invests $1.5 Million into Southern Illinois communities

Clarksdale, Miss. – The Delta Regional Authority (DRA), in collaboration with the state of Illinois, recently invested $1.5 million toward three projects in Southern Illinois through its States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) — one of DRA’s main investment tools.   A coordinated effort among DRA, its Board of Governors and Local Development Districts, SEDAP

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EPA finalizes rule to protect farmworkers, families and communities from pesticide exposures

LENEXA, KAN – On October 2, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a final rule to restore the pesticide Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) requirements under the 2015 Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS). The AEZ is an area surrounding outdoor pesticide application equipment where people are prohibited while pesticides are applied. This rule finalizes the agency’s 2023 proposed

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Expert warns Illinois dog owners of the increasing legal risks of small dog bites

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – When we think of dangerous dogs, images of large, powerful breeds often come to mind – Pitbulls, Rottweilers, and German Shepherds dominating headlines whenever a serious attack occurs. Their size and strength make them a natural focus for concerns about safety. However, what many pet owners overlook is the fact that

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Fort Massac Encampment returns to Metropolis Oct. 19-20

METROPOLIS – The popular Fort Massac Encampment, which has drawn thousands of visitors to southern Illinois every fall for 50 years, will return to Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis Oct. 19 and 20.   Since 1974, the encampment festival has provided visitors with a chance to experience what life was like at Fort Massac during the 18th

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