CHESTER – Buena Vista National Bank and Memorial Hospital Chester will be hosting their 29th Annual Health Fair on Friday, March 14, at the Main Bank from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Testing will include BMP with Glucose and Lipid Panel (Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides), Complete Blood Count, Blood Pressure, and BMI […]
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois State Representative David Friess was appointed to several committees this week. He released the following statement: “I’m honored to have been appointed to several critical committees today that address the needs of our district and the state: Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and IT Elementary and Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing, and Charters Higher
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Famous guest stars, gaming, virtual reality, contests, esports, cosplay and much more await participants at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Saluki Con, a two-day comic con style event Feb. 15-16. “Saluki Con 2025 is an unforgettable adventure, sure to thrill all ages,” said Nathan Bonner, Saluki Con co-chair
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PERRYVILLE – Get ready to relive your most nostalgic night of high school at Mom Prom on March 22! It’s the perfect opportunity to let your hair down and have a night out with your friends. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at https://secure.rec1.com/MO/perryville-mo/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM0MjA3NTA= or by visiting the Perry Park Center. Don’t miss out on this
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests. 20-year-old Kaleb M. Johnston of Wentzville was arrested at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in Ste. Genevieve County on a Jefferson County charge of speeding 11-15 miles an hour over. He was being held in the Ste. Genevieve County Jail pending
by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Nearly 1,000 students from 15 high schools across the state will learn the history and future of languages and cultures during Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 49th World Languages and Cultures Day celebration on Monday, Feb. 3. The event is from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Student Center. Festivities begin with
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Project Pioneer will meet with the Geiler and DuFour families, honored families of 2025, on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 10 a.m. in the upstairs meeting room at the Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning Center, 360 Market St. Anyone descending from either family is asked to gather their family information for submission to
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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Representative Bryant Wolfin has been named to several committees as his freshmen year in the general assembly begins. Wolfin’s committee assignments are: Government Efficiency Local Government Veterans and Armed Forces Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs He is listed as the sponsor of the following bills:s Currently Expanded. HB 319 –
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RED BUD, IL…State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) has introduced HB1211, a bill to help address the teacher shortage facing Illinois schools. This legislation aims to make it easier for aspiring educators to begin their career in the classroom. The bill would establish the Temporary Teacher Apprenticeship Program. This program would be an alternate
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by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s spring 2025 enrollment is up 3.3%, or 344 students, compared to last year. The increase – the second year in a row of over 3% – follows a fall that saw the highest overall boost in the number of students in 33 years. Spring is
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