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Former kindergarten teacher admits possessing child pornography

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CAPE GIRARDEAU – A former Farmington, Missouri kindergarten teacher on Wednesday admitted possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material. Erika L. Morton, 37, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to one count of possession of child pornography. She admitted sending child sexual abuse material (CSAM) via the Kik Messenger app. In February […]

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Illinois Conservation Foundation is accepting applications for 2026 Conservation Achievement Scholarships

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 Conservation Achievement Scholarships, which will award up to four one-time scholarships of $2,000 each to Illinois high school seniors committed to conserving the state’s natural resources.   The scholarships recognize students who have demonstrated sustained, voluntary dedication to preserving, protecting, enhancing or promoting Illinois’

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Join MDC for webcast on Wild Turkey Habitat Help on Feb. 25

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Want more wild turkeys on your land? Habitat is key. Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for a free Wild Webcast on Wild Turkey Habitat Help on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from noon to 1 p.m.   MDC Turkey Biologist Nick Oakley and MDC Private Land Conservationist Meagan Duffee-Yates will discuss creating

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McKendree University announces new agribusiness degree beginning Fall 2026

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by Tina Napper LEBANON, IL – McKendree University announced today the launch of a new Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Agribusiness, beginning Fall 2026. The program, housed within McKendree’s School of Business, is designed to prepare students for leadership roles across the agricultural sector by combining a strong business foundation with agricultural expertise.   Delivered

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Red Bud CTE Ribbon Cutting and Open House slated

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RED BUD – Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) invites prospective students, parents, and community members to attend an Open House on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 10:0am-6pm at the Red Bud Career & Technical Education Facility (CTE).   The open house will showcase hands-on, workforce-focused programs designed to prepare students for in-demand careers in skilled trades. Attendees will have the

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R-II teachers awarded CHEER Grants through MNEA-Retired

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Five Ste. Genevieve County R-II teachers have been awarded $300 CHEER grants through MNEA-Retired, supporting classroom materials that enhance instruction and student learning.         The 2026 CHEER grant recipients are:   Emily Geisner, first-grade teacher at Bloomsdale Elementary Whitney Hilbert, special education teacher at Ste. Genevieve Elementary John Mooney,

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Sandra K. Ashbaker

Obituaries, Randolph County Obits /

Sandra K. Ashbaker, 83, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 6:15 pm, Monday, January 26, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo.   Sandra was born to the late Wilbert R. and Katherine (nee Snyder) Braun on July 21, 1942, in Red Bud, Illinois.   Sandra married Lloyd J. Ashbaker on March 16, 1962, in

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Linda L. Johnson

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Linda L. Johnson, 77, of Sainte Genevieve, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Ste. Genevieve Care Center. She was born July 21, 1948 in Ste. Genevieve County, MO to Anderson “Dutch” and Virgie (Kennon) Boland. Linda and Herbert Johnson were married July 18, 1998 at Brushy Baptist Church in Minnith, MO. He preceded

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John G. Nicholson

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A celebration of life will be held at a future date for 87-year-old John G. Nicholson of Ellis Grove, Illinois, who passed away at 8:15 pm, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Carlyle Healthcare and Senior Living, Carlyle, Illinois.   He was born April 30, 1938 in St. Louis, Mo. to Glenn and Edna (nee Thomas)

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