June 2025

River Region residents named to UA Dean’s, President’s Lists

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A total of 14,289 students enrolled during spring semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). River Region students honored include: Jack Candler of Red Bud was named to the Presidents […]

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Statement on passage of the Senior Citizen Tax Freeze in Ste. Genevieve County

STE. GENEVIEVE – Due to the passage of the senior citizen tax freeze (also known as SB190) during the April 8 municipal election, the Ste. Genevieve County Commission along with other elected officials will be working on adopting the policies involved with enacting this program.   This will be a lengthy process involving a few

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There’s still time to join the fun at SIU summer camps

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is brimming with action these days as the summer camp season is in full swing and it’s not too late to sign children up for amazing adventures and unique interactive learning opportunities.       (Above) Children enjoy a pedal boat ride on Campus Lake

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Martha C. Hermann

A funeral will be held Monday, June 16, 2025  for 88-year-old Martha C Hermann of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away June 11, 2025.   She was born December 28, 1936, a daughter to Carl Rottler and Elizabeth (Kraenzle) Rottler.   She married Arthur Hermann. He preceded her in death.   She is survived by

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Loretta M. Givens

On June 4th, 2025 Loretta M. Givens, nee Bachmann, passed into the hands of the Lord. Loretta was born to Emma, nee Hadler, and Ernst Bachmann on March 28, 1940 in Perry County, MO. She grew up with her six brothers and sisters on the family farm in Farrar and graduated from Perryville High School

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2025 Pollinator Workshop slated

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Conservation , Natural Resources Conservation Services and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council will hold a Pollinator Workshop June 20th in Middletown, Missouri.   The Presentation Topics Include: Precision Agriculture Edge-of-Field Practices Prescribed Burn Associations Pollinator Habitat Management     RSVP: https://mosoy.org/event/2025-pollinator-tour/    

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Deadline is Aug. 18 for Arbor Awards of Excellence nominations

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Community Forestry Council (MCFC) are accepting nominations for the 2025 Missouri Arbor Award of Excellence. The annual award recognizes communities, institutions, businesses, organizations and individuals that make significant and long-lasting efforts to care for trees in their communities.     Stan Stevens

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Memorial Hospital Chester Laboratory receives re-accreditation from CAP

CHESTER, Ill. – Memorial Hospital Laboratory in Chester, Illinois has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence by earning accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the gold standard in laboratory accreditation.     Memorial Hospital’s Laboratory Department Staff (L-R) Cambrea Doeding, Gretchen Kocian, Amelia Shemonic, Michael Whitt, Director, Uma Charles, Chris Yankey, Sherry

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