As we approach this summer’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we are invited to pause, reflect, and recommit to the ideals that laid the foundation for a new nation. In this spirit, let us renew our commitment to liberty, equality, and the rule of law so eloquently expressed in the Declaration of […]
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to finish their hunter education certification in southeast Missouri this March. This training session is the final step to becoming hunter education certified, and the class is designed for participants ages 11 and older. MDC staff will be hosting two events throughout the
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PERRYVILLE – Filing began Tuesday morning for the August primary election. The following individuals filed for the respective offices. All filed for the Republican primary. Presiding Commissioner Jay Wengert Perry County Clerk Jared W. Kutz Perry County Recorder of Deeds Dana (Ballman) Pritchard Perry County Treasurer Katie Schemel Perry
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STE. GENEVIEVE, MO. – Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) is gearing up for its 27th annual Women’s Health Fair scheduled for Saturday, February 28, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The theme for this year’s event is “SupHER Heroes, Your Health is Your Greatest Power!” Ladies unlock your ultimate super power, come take
by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Dental Hygiene Program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale recently launched a symbolic new tradition by hosting its inaugural white coat ceremony. The SIU dental hygiene program class of 2026 was among the participants in the program’s inaugural white coat ceremony. Photo provided. “The ceremony represents far more than
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Clerk’s Office has released the ‘Minutes’ of Commission Meeting that was held on Thursday, February 19th, 2026. SG COUNTY MINUTES
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Valerie Hotop, FNP-BC to Pain Management Center. Valerie graduated from Maryville University, St. Louis, MO in 2025. She is board certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Pain Management Center at Saint Francis Medical Center helps people suffering from acute
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A funeral will be held Monday, March 2, 2026 for 91-year-old Fred “Skip” A. Wiscombe of Ruma, Illinois, who passed away at 10:40 am, Monday, February 23, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo. He was born June 23, 1934 in Belleville, Illinois to Frederick Benjamin and Wanda Bell (nee Rolander) Wiscombe who both preceded him
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A celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026 for 15-year-old Devin Michael Lee Moran of Sparta, Illinois, who passed away at 3:05 pm, Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, Illinois. He was born January 26, 2011 in Belleville, Illinois to Sara (nee Worthen) Maynard. She survives in Sparta. Grandparents:
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announces a new location for the return of the Illinois Product Expo, taking place Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8. The popular event has outgrown the Orr Building and is moving to the Expo Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. For 27 years, the Illinois
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