October 2025

Missouri Cold Weather Rule takes effect November 1

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced that the Missouri Cold Weather Rule, designed to help customers maintain heat-related utility service during cold temperatures, begins on November 1, 2025.   The rule will remain in effect through March 31, 2026. The Cold Weather Rule applies to natural gas and electric […]

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Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks back this weekend

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 2 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to make sure the devices are working.   “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only

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SIU among select U.S. schools to test young bulls for breeding potential

by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – Thirty-four bulls have arrived at Southern Illinois University Carbondale to be evaluated over the next several months for desirable growth performance, carcass and genetic traits that can be passed down to offspring. (Above) Samantha Wuest, program coordinator of University Farms, and SIU zoology major Cecilia Castillo prepare a bull

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SIU’s International Guitar Festival features classical guitarist Marcos Vinicius

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The 10th edition of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music International Guitar Festival on Saturday, Nov. 1, will feature internationally acclaimed Brazilian classical guitarist Marcos Vinicius.   Vinicius will be present a recital that takes the audience through the classical guitar repertoire in Brazil, Argentina and Spain. The 7 p.m.

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The Aspen Institute names Mineral Area College as a Top 200 U.S. community college eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize

ASPEN, Colo. – The Aspen Institute named Mineral Area College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges.   The Top 200 colleges were selected based on publicly available student outcomes data, including

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Steven Paul Gotto

Steven Paul Gotto, born March 3, 1957, passed away October 28, 2025, at the age of 68. He was a 1976 graduate of Perryville High School.   Steve was the son of Joseph Gotto, Sr. and Bernice Bohnert Gotto, who proceeded him in death.   Survivors include five brothers and two sisters, Joseph Gotto Jr.

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John Allen Jr.

In Loving Memory   John Allen Jr. 54 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO passed away October 29, 2025.   Survived By: Wife, Debbie (Cambron) Allen, Son, Joe Allen, Daughter, Christina (Lucas) Gaddy, Daughter, Carrie (Bryon Drury) Steagall, Daughter, Sarah (Deb) Abt-Cox, Son, Jason Abt, Brother, Troy Allen, Sister, Tracy Allen, Sister, Shelly (Steve) Morton;

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