April 2026

PCSD No. 32 School Board will have a special meeting Wednesday

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 will have a special meeting Wednesday evening.   The tentative agenda:   AGENDA PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32 Board of Education Special Meeting – Open Session Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Temporary Central Office, 503 Schindler Road (rear entrance) 6:00 p.m.   Open Session called to […]

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Perryville and Altenburg Riverside Regional Branch Libraries announce May 2026 programs and events

JACKSON — The Riverside Regional Library Branches in Perryville and Altenburg have several activities planned for each location in May 2026.   The Perryville Branch is located at 800 City Park Drive, Perryville. The phone number is 573 547 6508.   The Altenburg Branch is located at 66 Poplar Street, Altenburg. The phone number is

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Ryne Sandberg, Ken Griffey Jr. and Nolan Ryan Trading Cards, Gold Ingot, and more available at Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Online ICash Auction

SPRINGFIELD – Collectible baseball cards of Hall of Famers Ryne Sandberg, Nolan Ryan and Ken Griffey Jr., a gold ingot, and an 1868 French coin bearing the image of Napoleon III are just a few of the notable items available at the online ICash auction April 24-May 3.   “Our online auction offers something unique

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Saluki Pride: Jody Paulson earns Teaching Excellence Award for non-tenure track faculty

By Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE – Jody Paulson brings a “foundational love” of teaching and a teaching philosophy rooted in experiential and interdisciplinary learning. Her students bring continuing motivation.     Jody Paulson (center) receives the 2026 Teaching Excellence Award for tenured and tenure-track faculty from Hong Cheng, dean of the College of Arts and Media

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SGHS holds 36th Annual Dan Clark Honors Banquet

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School celebrated its students’ academic honors for the 2025-2026 school year at the 36th annual Dan Clark Honors Banquet at the Ste. Genevieve R-II Performing Arts Center. At this year’s event, junior Clementine Birkenstock gave the opening remarks. The guest performers for the evening included choir students Lucy Hunsley,

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SGHS students participate in County Government Day

Story and photos provided by Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School students and community members holding local political offices gathered on April 13, for County Government Day, an educational event designed to provide insight into the structure and responsibilities of local government. The event offered a hands-on opportunity

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SIU awards $79,000 in Green Fund grants, recognizes sustainability efforts on Earth Day

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than $79,000 in Green Fund grants were awarded to nearly a dozen sustainability projects this week during Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Earth Day celebration. SIU’s Green Fund grants have assisted with numerous diverse sustainability projects including some involving solar power. Photo by Colton Tefft The award-winning projects range from

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SIU timber sports team gets their chops in to win Midwest Foresters Conclave

by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale students recently dominated the field to earn the title at the 69th Midwest Foresters Conclave at the Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center. SIU Carbondale senior and timber sports member Anthony Lape participates in the 69th Midwest Forestry Conclave hosted by SIU at the Touch of

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SIU’s new England Student Center Lounge is for the students, by the students

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Imagine having a designated home away from home at college – a spot to gather with friends, work on projects, fix a bite to eat, play games, access needed equipment and so much more. That place is now a reality at Southern Illinois University Carbondale thanks to a group

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