O’FALLON, IL – As Illinois expands access to education to meet the demand for skilled construction workers, the Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) has awarded a record 52 grants in the third year of its building trades and vocational education grant program. In 2024 SIBA awarded 30 grants; in 2025, 40 grants. These grants are […]
CHESTER – When it comes to protecting children on the road, even well-cared-for car seats may not be as safe as they appear. Memorial Hospital is helping parents and grandparents take the guesswork out of car seat safety by offering free car seat inspections led by certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technician Zach Dunker.
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In Loving Memory Kate Elizabeth Pickard, 30 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO April 12, 1995 – April 11, 2026 Survived By: Father, Alan (Robin) Pickard, Mother, Nancy Pickard, Son, Kyrie Cortez Pickard Preceded in Death By: Grandparents: Edwin G. and Janet M. Langley, Chester and Hazel Pickard
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STE. GENEVIEVE – This year’s Ste. Genevieve High School 2026 Prom was a great success! The theme this year was A Night Under the Stars. Beneath twinkling lights and a starry backdrop, students danced in a dreamlike setting that felt pulled from the pages of a storybook. It was in this magical
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Abigail Woodard has been named the Ste. Genevieve High School’s Elks Student of the Month for April. Abigail is the daughter of Matthew and Sheila Woodard. Abigail’s scholastic honors include ranking 7th in her graduating class, placing in the top 10 percent of her class for three years, earning
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Briana Pfaff has been named Ste. Genevieve High School’s Rotary Student of the Month for April. Briana is the daughter of Christina and Lawrence Pfaff, Jr. Briana’s scholastic honors include: ranking 17th in her graduating class, earning Summa Cum Laude for one year and Magna Cum Laude for two
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RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess is joining a chorus of Republican voices in Illinois who are seeking immediate property tax reform. Friess said, “For years, Illinoisans have been crushed by some of the highest property taxes in the nation. Instead of addressing the bills our side of the aisle has
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GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) would like to congratulate the Top Cookie Sellers from the annual Girl Scout Cookie Program for 2026. Girl Scouts made door-to-door sales, hosted cookie booths, and even made online sales to friends and family near and far. GSofSI would like to recognize the girls who sold
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Businesses and university researchers can gain practical insights into government contracting, cybersecurity compliance and innovation funding at SouthernTECH 2026: Harnessing Technology for Government Contract Success. The hybrid event, hosted by the Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is set for 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on April 29
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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – The annual garden walk and plant sale sponsored by Ste. Genevieve Master Gardeners will feature 20 gardens 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 16-17 in Ste. Genevieve’s historic district, says University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist Kate Kammler. The annual garden walk and plant sale sponsored by Ste. Genevieve Master Gardeners
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