November 2025

Shawnee Friends anniversary fundraiser a rousing success

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CARBONDALE – The Friends of the Shawnee National Forest will use proceeds from its 15th anniversary fundraiser to strengthen its sustainability and stewardship efforts in the Shawnee National Forest and to supplement educational expenses through scholarship funding for students enrolled in the School of Forestry and Horticulture at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.   The event, […]

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SIU’s Campbell brothers share passion for aviation

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Separated at birth by less than a minute, Southern Illinois University Carbondale seniors Ben and Ian Campbell have always been together — whether playing baseball in their backyard, working at a local hardware store in their northern Illinois hometown or working on projects to become Eagle Scouts. “Wrench” and

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St. Louis Coalition rallies on World AIDS Day amid funding cuts

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ST. LOUIS – Vivent Health, in partnership with the mayor’s office and a broad coalition of community-based organizations, invites St. Louis communities to join them in observing World AIDS Day on Monday, December 1. They are hosting a march, rally and more powerful events dedicated to remembrance, advocacy, and a renewed commitment to a world

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Third Annual Holiday House Tour scheduled for December 13

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The Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve will once again present a festive opportunity for ticket holders to explore some of the community’s most charming historic properties during the 2025 Holiday House Tour. The third annual tour will take place on Saturday, December 13, from 3–6 pm. Guests will begin their self-guided experience at the

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Lady Jackets win Consolation Championship at Sparta Lady Bulldogs Invitational

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Lexi Mott and Jessica Stumpe earn All-Tournament Team honors By Jim Beers CHESTER — The Chester High School Lady Jackets Basketball Team opened their 2025-2026 season Monday November 17 at the 2025 Lady Bulldogs Sparta Invitational Tournament. The Jackets had less than two weeks practice prior to entering the competitive season, but fared well at

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Barbara Lee Fischer

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A funeral will be held Wednesday, November 26, 2025 for 87-year-old Barbara Lee Fischer of Sainte Genevieve, who died November 24, 2025.   She was born January 22, 1938 daughter of Josephine Wright and David Wright, who both preceded her in death.   She is survived by a daughter: Pamela (Rodney) Oehl; a son: Scotty

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Attorney General Hanaway secures ‘sunshine law’ compliance from City Of Kansas City

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her office has secured accountability and corrective action from the City of Kansas City after the City admitted to knowingly violating Missouri’s Sunshine Law in the handling of three public records requests. The matter, filed in April in the Circuit Court of Jackson

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Chester Grade School presents ‘HIVE’ awards

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19 students are recognized for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and/or Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – On Friday November 21, 2025, Chester Grade School presented its sixth set of “HIVE” awards for the 2025-2026 school year. These awards are presented twice each month throughout the year and students in grades kindergarten through the eighth grade

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Chester High School inducts 22 new members into National Honor Society

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Induction ceremony took place Wednesday November 12, 2025 at CHS Colbert Memorial Gymnasium By Jim Beers CHESTER – The 2025-26 National Honor Society Summit Chapter held its annual induction ceremony Wednesday November 12, 2025. This year’s induction class was 22 members strong. Added to that number of new members were 12 former members giving the

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Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 outbreak reported in nearby states

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Multiple cases of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic form of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EVH-1), have been confirmed in Texas and Oklahoma following equine events in these states.   Currently, there are no confirmed cases in Missouri.   The first cases were confirmed in horses that attended an equine event

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