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SIU’s HEROES program seeks donated personal care items to help students meet basic needs

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s HEROES program ensures students can meet their basic needs so they can achieve their academic and life goals.     The HEROES program will hold a Personal Care Item Drive Nov. 17-Dec. 12. (SIU Carbondale photo)   In recognition of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, HEROES will conduct […]

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Ste. Genevieve Elks Lodge donates to Ste. Genevieve R-II

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Elks Lodge No. 2674 made donations to Ste. Genevieve RII School District for The Backpack Program and The Book Vending Machine Program.     Pictured are: Kenny Flieg, Ste. Genevieve Elks Exalted Ruler, Lance McClard, Assistant Superintendent, Doots Flieg, Ste. Genenevieve Elks Treasurer.  

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Torrie Davitz earns CRHCP Certification

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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that Torrie Davitz, Rural Health Clinic Director, has earned the Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional (CRHCP) credential after completing the National Association for Rural Health Clinic Professional (NARHC) Academy course and testing on October 29, 2025. Torrie Davitz The CRHCP recognizes comprehensive knowledge of Rural Health Clinic

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United Way of Southeast Missouri provides relief to local food pantries

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SOUTHEAST MISSOURI – In response to the increasing need for food impacted by the federal shutdown, United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) is stepping up to help by distributing $3,000 from an emergency fund to area food pantries within its four-county service area of Cape Girardeau, Perry, Bollinger, and northern Scott Counties. Mark Stone, Director

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Veterans and active-duty military who camp on Veterans Day receive free night at Missouri State Parks

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Missouri State Parks recognize and thank all veterans and active-duty military members for their service by offering two promotions in honor of Veterans Day. To show appreciation for their service, all veterans and active-duty military members who camp at a Missouri State Parks campground

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Westmoreland named Memorial Hospital employee of the quarter

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CHESTER – Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Ashley Westmoreland Employee of the Quarter for the Third Quarter 2025 on November 5, 2025.     Brett Bollmann, CEO with Ashley Westmoreland   Ashley Westmoreland, Payroll and Reporting Manager at Memorial Hospital, has been employed in the Human Resources Department since 2021. When asked what

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Vera Martha Sandler

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Vera Martha Sandler, 98, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Holiday Residential Care in Perryville, MO. She was born November 1, 1927 in Altenburg, MO to George and Natalie (Fiehler) Hoehne. Vera and Robert Sandler were married November 18, 1950 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg, MO. He preceded her in

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Attorney General Hanaway asks Missourians to join the fight against foreign influence in ballot campaigns

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has reaffirmed her commitment to protecting the integrity of Missouri’s elections from foreign influence. Under Senate Bill 152 (2025), the Foreign Influence in Ballot Measures Act, the Attorney General’s Office has new authority to investigate and prevent foreign-sourced funding in ballot campaigns. Missourians can now help uphold the

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