October 2025

Frank Robinson inducted into Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Military Museum congratulates Frank Robinson on his induction to the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame.     Robinson served in the Army as an Infantry Platoon Leader in Vietnam.    He was injured and sent home to complete his service.    Robinson began working as a plumber in his dad’s […]

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Manufacturers warn energy proposal will result in large electric rate hikes for businesses and consumers

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association warns energy legislation under consideration by the General Assembly during the fall veto session is deeply flawed and will result in massive electric rate hikes on businesses and consumers.   This comes as ratepayers are already struggling from high electricity costs caused by growing energy demand that comes at the

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Prospective students invited to SIU’s Open House on Nov. 7

by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites high school students, prospective transfer students and their families to the next Open House from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 7.     The free event, based at the Student Center, attracts hundreds of people. It includes a chance to meet with representatives

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Public forum on community center transition to YMCA tonight

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Commission will hold a second public forum regarding the transition to YMCA management this evening at 6 p.m. at the Progress Sports Complex at 21390 Highway 32, Ste. Genevieve.   The three commissioners will be on hand along with Matt Clark, district vice president and acting executive director,

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SIU University Honors, Craft Shop host pumpkin carving for Dome Glow

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Sharpen your creative skills as Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s University Honors Program and the SIU Craft Shop host a free pumpkin carving session on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The finished projects will then be part of the third annual Jon Davey Memorial Dome Glow on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 31-Nov.

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Sophie Martin of Perryville crowned 2025 SEMO Woman of the Year

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Sophie Martin of Perryville, Missouri, was crowned SEMO’s 2025 Woman of the Year at halftime of the Homecoming football game on Saturday, October 18. Sophie Martin with SEMO President Dr. Brad Hodson   The Woman of the Year award honors an exceptional student leader at SEMO who demonstrates academic excellence, campus

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