June 2025

Eric Robinson

A funeral will be held Wednesday, June 25, 2025 for 53-year-old Eric Robinson of Perryville, Mo. who passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at his residence surrounded by family and friends. He was born January 6, 1972 in Perryville, Mo. to Roy and Susan (McClure) Robinson, who survives in Perryville.   Eric was the first […]

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Able Flight, SIU Aviation offers the sky to student pilots with disabilities

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — There are comparable skill sets that a trauma nurse and pilot must possess. Brandi Fields knows one and is quickly learning the other as one of five students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2025 Able Flight program hosted by SIU Aviation.     (Above) Able Flight student Brandi Fields

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Area Missouri state parks, historic sites offer events for all ages

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JUNE 20,  2025 – Vacationing in the St. Louis area this summer? Be sure to check out these free activities at area state parks and historic sites. Starting July 2 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Deeply Rooted: Stories of Missouri Farming at Felix Vallé House State Historic Site.This summer, Felix

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Find summer fun in southeastern Missouri state parks and historic sites

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri state parks and historic sites plan movies, concerts, cave tours and other fun-filled events for June.  Thursday, July 3 at 1:30 p.m. – ASL Tour of Onondaga Cave at Onondaga Cave State Park.Members of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community are invited to enjoy a tour of the park’s namesake feature: Onondaga

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Hit and run traffic crash in Ste. Genevieve County injures Farmington teen

JEFFERSON CITY – Authorities are looking for the driver of a 2009 Dodge 2500 with extensive damage which allegedly left the scene of a traffic crash that sent a 19-year-old Farmington woman to Parkland Health Center for treatment of minor injuries.   According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report the suspect truck was eastbound

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Jefferson College celebrates Class of 2025 graduates

HILLSBORO, Mo. – Jefferson College honored the Class of 2025 with two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 17, at the Hillsboro campus field house. The events recognized students who completed degrees and certificates in fall 2024, spring 2025 and the upcoming summer 2025 terms.   A total of 706 students graduated this year, earning 589

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MDC community forester encourages Missourians to get outside this summer

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is encouraging Missourians of all ages to reconnect with nature this summer by exploring the state’s incredible outdoor spaces. Whether you’re hiking forest trails, fishing in quiet lakes, paddling scenic rivers, or just enjoying a walk in your local conservation area, getting outside can refresh your

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