Although the East Perry Community Fair in Altenburg has called the “Best Little Fair in the Land” for nearly eighty years, it can hardly be termed little anymore. With an attendance estimated at from 25,000 to 30,000 for the two-day event, it has grown from its small beginnings to one of the largest annual events […]
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AGENDAPERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32Board of Education Special Meeting – Work SessionTuesday, September 15, 2026Temporary Central Office, 503 Schindler Road (rear entrance)7:00 p.m.I. Work Session called to orderII. Pledge of AllegianceIII. Approval of the AgendaIV. Construction Discussion and UpdatesV. Adjourn the Work Session
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National Farm Safety and Health Week is Sept. 21-25 BOONVILLE, Mo. – With harvest approaching, agricultural experts urge farmers to prioritize life-saving precautions ahead of National Farm Safety and Health Week, Sept. 21-25. This year’s focus is critical hidden hazards, culminating in a Day of Awareness for Confined Spaces on Thursday, Sept. 24. University of
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Ashley Wheeler, APRN, FNP-C to Saint Francis Clinic Kingshighway. She graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO, in 2026 with a Master of Science in Nursing degree, and she is board certified with the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Wheeler is
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[Marion, Illinois] — Southern Illinois communities will join others across the nation in celebrating ” 9 to 5 Dolly Day” on September 25, 2026 honoring the life, values, and legacy of the beloved Dolly Parton. Known worldwide for her music, philanthropy, and unwavering kindness, Dolly’s impact extends far beyond the stage — especially through her
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — The stars will align for an evening under the night sky, where visitors can view the moon, faraway planets and other celestial wonders that twinkle from above. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is hosting the event, and attendees just need to bring their curiosity. The free Southern Illinois Star Party
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VERNA CARON, 104, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:32 pm, Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Chester, Illinois. She was born to the late Louis and Martha (nee Wetzel) Stellhorn on November 29, 1921, in Red Bud, Illinois. Verna married Harold Hettesheimer on August 7, 1940, in Chester,
Thomas Michael Duvall, 83, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Perry. He was born October 24, 1942 in Perry County, MO to Robert and Evelyn (Schulte) Duvall. He and Anna Edl were married January 14, 1966 in Schwabach, Germany Thomas served in the United States Army during the Vietnam
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Dixie Lee Weith, 87, of Oak Ridge, MO passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026 at her residence. She was born August 19, 1939 in Lixville, MO to Virgil and Elsie (Hanners) McGraw. Dixie and Donald Weith were married December 24, 1955 in Perryville, MO. She was a member of Cape County Cowboy Church. Dixie was
There’s been a slight change of plans for the Chester Bridge demolition.
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