STE. GENEVIEVE – At a dinner following the joint Ste. Genevieve History Conference on Sept. 27th, the Center for French Colonial Studies paid tribute to Margaret Kimball Brown, who had died April 10, 2024. Margaret was a noted archaeologist, writer, and presenter whose research made significant contributions to the history of the mid-Mississippi Valley. She […]
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JEFFERSON CITY – October and November are peak months for deer to be on the move, and the Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to be prepared and not drive distracted. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri consistently ranks 10th to 15th in the country in deer-vehicle collisions each year. In 2024, there
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy items for October. Oct. 1 Archery deer hunting season Statewide The season is Oct. 1 through Jan. 18, closing Nov. 21-23 and Dec. 4-7 in counties with a firearms season and in Kane County west of Illinois 47.
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STE. GENEVIEVE – On September 27, 2025, GFWC members around the world united with one clear mission: to bring awareness and eradicate domestic and sexual violence. The GFWC International Day of Service (GFWC IDS) went beyond raising awareness; it reflected our steadfast commitment to meaningful action. By embracing the principles of Educate, Engage, and Empower,
ST. LOUIS – As cooler weather sets in and busy fall schedules take over, families are turning to one-pot meals for quick, comforting dinners. These dishes offer the perfect balance of flavor, nutrition and convenience — and dairy products play a starring role. “One-pot meals are ideal for busy families because they save time in
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ST. MARY – The City of St. Mary Board of Aldermen will meet in closed session tonight. The tentative agenda: Closed Session St. Mary Board Of Aldermen Meeting Posted October 1, 202 Notice is hereby given that the St. Mary Board of Aldermen will have an Executive Closed Meeting on October 2, 2025 at
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Commission will meet in regular session today at 8:15 a.m. in the county courthouse. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda:
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A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 for 78-year-old Lillian Downey of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 12:11 pm, Monday, September 22, 2025 in Gorham, Illinois. She was born December 8, 1946 in Blair, Ill. to Elroy and Eva (nee Niemeyer) Weaver. They both preceded her in death. Lillian married William
by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Little Grassy Get Down, a popular premier, family-friendly music festival, returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center Oct. 10-12, and tickets are available now. Great music abounds at the Little Grassy Get Down. (SIU Carbondale photo) The weekend features an impressive lineup of live
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JEFFERSON CITY – Americans increasingly rely on smartphones, tablets, headphones, power tools, toys and other devices powered by lithium-ion batteries that if used incorrectly or damaged, can overheat, start a fire or explode. National Fire Prevention Week 2025 – Oct. 5 to 11 – focuses on understanding the risks these devices may pose and how
