October 2025

SIU Sharp Museum series highlights Oak Street Art Collective works

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The work of two local artists at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum will kick off a series that highlights a collective of talented and creative women artists.     Lance, Sharp Museum curator of exhibits, shows off textile and ceramic artwork now on exhibition as part of the Oak Street […]

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SIU’s College of Arts and Media hosts global media, arts conference to address uncertainty

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — An international conference that brings together scholars and artists using media and the arts to address the uncertainty of disorienting times will be hosted this month by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s College of Arts and Media. Global Fusion 2025 — The Critical Path in Disorienting Times: Explorations, Practices, and Solidarities —

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Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen Work Session agenda released

STE. GENEVIEVE – The tentative agenda for the Thursday, October 9, 2025 Board of Aldermen Work Session has been released.   The work session begins immediately following the regular Board of Aldermen meeting which begins at 6 p.m. in the city hall board room.   Both meetings are open to the public.   The tentative

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The Radical Left Democrat Shutdown is Here

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – At midnight Wednesday morning, Washington Democrats forced the federal government into a shutdown – putting the demands of their radical, Leftist base ahead of hardworking American families. House Republicans acted weeks ago to make sure this situation could be avoided. This shutdown is happening entirely because

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River Region Sports Wrap

SGHS VB places third in Perryville Tourney Varsity volleyball had a good day to end their jam-packed week finishing tied for 3rd out of 15 teams at the Perryville Tournament. The Dragons went 3-1 with wins over Leopold, South Iron, and Perryville, before falling to St. Vincent in the semi-finals. Next up, three home games

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CHS Cross Country Invitational is huge success

15 schools converge on Randolph County State Conservation Area course to compete; Chester’s Katelyn Vallet places 8th in Girls’ Division By Jim Beers CHESTER – Thursday October 2 Chester High School hosted the 35th Annual Chester Cross Country Invitational. The event was held at the Randolph County State Conservation Area on a warm, humid afternoon

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Fall Events at the National Shrine of the Miraculous Medal

PERRYVILLE – You and your loved ones are invited to the following upcoming events at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Missouri: Rosary for Life: Saturday, October 4, at 9:30 a.m. We will pray the Rosary for the preservation of life at the Miraculous Medal Moments area behind the

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Four members of the Mo. House will speak at Guardians’ Tuesday

JACKSON — Four current members of the Missouri House will speak Tuesday at the October 7 meeting of the Guardians of Liberty in Southeast Missouri.   The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. at Delmonico’s Steakhouse, 2951 Orchard Road, Jackson.   The meeting is open to the public.    The representatives will present their experiences

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois receives $95,000 grant from Edwardsville Community Foundation    

GLEN CARBON, Ill. – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) is pleased to be the recipient of a generous $95,000 grant from Edwardsville Community Foundation (ECF). This grant will enhance the organization’s property, Camp Torqua, by providing a second storm shelter on the 70-plus acre property.     Girl Scouts not only enjoy Camp Torqua

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