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Trump Administration Announces More Than $45 Million to Upgrade Rural Missouri Hospitals

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This federal investment will upgrade rural hospitals, connect providers with behavioral and maternal health specialists, and grow the emergency care workforce in rural Missouri The Trump Administration announced today that more than $45 million in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding is being delivered to support rural healthcare for Missouri residents. This investment will support […]

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Illinois Urban Manual: The State Blueprint for Stormwater Management

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[Springfield, IL] — In recognition of Stormwater Awareness Week, the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) is highlighting the Illinois Urban Manual (IUM) as the premier state standard for safeguarding communities from urban flooding, soil erosion and water pollution. As intense weather events increasingly challenge local infrastructure, the IUM provides the foundation

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Mizzou continues to rise in the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings

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Record student success and tremendous growth in breakthrough research fuel the university’s climb to a Top 100 national university.        COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri is cementing its place on the national stage, ranking among the top 100 in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges list. The recognition reflects a

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Margie J. DeWilde

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Margie J. DeWilde, 95, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at Independence Care Center. She was born June 14, 1931 in Perryville, MO to Raphael and Elta (Sutterer) Emmenderfer. Margie and Homer “Jack” Abernathy were married on August 27, 1947 in Perrryville. He preceded her in death on July 18, 1986. She

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Helen A. Cissell

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Helen A. Cissell, 85, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at Independence Care Center. She was born December 2, 1940 to Bernard L. and Wilhelmina C. (Unterreiner) Clifton. Helen and Ronald J. Cissell were married September 26, 1964 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Perryville, MO. Helen was born in Perry County

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Ste. Gen Ambulance District Meeting Minutes

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Regular Meeting MinutesDate: Monday, September 21, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. CALL TO ORDER:Ernie Weiler called the regular meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.ROLL CALL:BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:Chairperson, Ernie Weiler, Sub-District 1Vice Chairperson, Bill Everett, Sub-District 4Secretary, Nick Werner, Sub-District 3Treasurer, Carl “CJ” Okenfuss, Sub-District 5Member, Dennis Jokerst, Sub-District 2Member, Nathan Wolk, Sub-District 6EMPLOYEES PRESENT:Dawn Sevier, EMT-P,

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CHS Golfers place 2nd at their own invitational; Trico gets the win!

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Trico’s Heins is Medalist. James & Eggemeyer of Chester, Miles of Sparta, and Demsar of Marisa earn “Top-5” honors BY JIM BEERS             The 2026 Chester High School Invitational Golf Tournament was scheduled to take place last Thursday September 17, but extreme heat and dangerous humidity caused it to be re-scheduled for Monday September 21.

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900+ area high school students to attend SIU Day and explore campus programs

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 900 students from 24 area high schools will get a taste of Saluki life on SIU Day at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. They’ll get to meet faculty and staff, and find out about resources and academic programs, giving them a chance to imagine their potential future at

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Andrew Wilber, Ph.D., honored as SIU’s 2026 Inventor of the Year

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CARBONDALE, Ill. — About 100,000 Americans live with sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder that can cause sudden episodes of severe pain when misshapen blood cells obstruct the flow of blood and oxygen through the body. For some patients, these painful crises recur throughout their lives and require hospital care. Andrew Wilber, Ph.D., is

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Valle names Mark Benson as Grand marshal of ’26 Homecoming Parade

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Valle Catholic High School is proud to announce Mark Benson as the Grand Marshal of Valle Catholic’s 2026 Homecoming Parade. Mark served as the head football coach at Valle from 1978-1983, leading the team to back-to-back Class 2 State Championships in 1981 and 1982. He was also named Class 2 Missouri State Football Coach of

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