CHESTER, IL. – Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Jennifer Donjon Employee of the Quarter for the First Quarter 2026 on April 8, 2026. Jennifer Donjon and Brett Bollmann, CEO Jennifer Donjon, Lab Lead Rural Health Clinic Phlebotomist at Memorial Hospital, has been employed at Memorial since November 2011. When asked […]
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CARBONDALE, IL— Saluki Con, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual celebration of science, technology, arts, humanities, and the comic world, returns to SIU on April 18th and 19th, 2026, featuring an all-star roster of celebrity guests. Headlining the event is Henry Thomas, who began his career as a child actor and played the lead role of Elliott Taylor in the film E.T.
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Press Release from the Ste Genevieve County Fire District STE. GENEVIEVE — Last Tuesday, just after 4:00 p.m., units from Stations 5, 2, 3, and 7, along with automatic aid from the Jefferson R-7 Fire Protection District and Ste Genevieve Fire District, were dispatched to an address in the area of South Drive for a
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ST. LOUIS — Free native trees are still available around the state as part of the Callery Pear Buyback program. The Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP), in partnership with the Missouri Community Forestry Council, Magnificent Missouri, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, Forrest Keeling Nursery, the Missouri Prairie Foundation, and the Missouri Department of Conservation, is hosting
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO –Governor Mike Kehoe has reported that in its first year of operations, Operation Relentless Pursuit (ORP) task force officers arrested or assisted in the arrests of 1,585 fugitives wanted for outstanding felony warrants. The total includes individuals arrested in connection with a total of 26 murder or homicide charges. The arrests resulted in clearing 2,699
STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Mayor Brian Keim presented a Mayoral Merit Award to longtime resident and civic leader Herb Fallert during Thursday’s meeting of the board of aldermen. Mayor Keim read the official proclamation presented to Fallert which included a long list of his accomplishments. Read the proclamation here: Herb
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PAWNEE, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) and Capital Development Board (CDB) today broke ground on a new K-9 training complex. The $8.9 million state investment consists of two new buildings, including upgraded kennels, training areas, and office space. “Here in Illinois, we’re proud to support our State Police as they take
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) has welcomed eight new Troopers from Cadet Class 153 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. The new Troopers will scheduled to report to five ISP Troop locations throughout the state Sunday. Cadet Class 153 marks the 24th cadet class graduation under Governor JB
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Elementary School kindergarten student Ronan Wibbenmeyer has been named Artist of the Week by Artsonia, earning top honors in the Kindergarten–3rd grade category. Ronan was also awarded $100 in art supplies from Blick Art Materials! All student artwork at Ste. Genevieve Elementary is uploaded to
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Lt. Governor David Wasinger has announced the selected honorees for the 2026 Missouri Senior Service Awards, honoring Missouri residents 60 years of age and older who have made a meaningful and lasting impact through volunteer service. These awards celebrate a generation of Missourians whose work laid the foundation for strong towns,
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