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SIU symphony, youth orchestras to perform Nov. 10 in Shryock Auditorium

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Symphony Orchestra and Youth Orchestra will present a free, public concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in Shryock Auditorium. The SIU symphony and youth orchestras, directed by Rossana Cauti, will perform Monday, Nov. 10, in Shryock Auditorium. (Skylar Etherington photo)   Under the direction of Rossana Cauti, assistant professor […]

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Valle Catholic High School releases first quarter honor rolls

STE. GENEVIEVE – Valle Catholic High School has released the names of honor roll students on their first quarter academic achievements:   High Honors (3.6 and above with no grade below B-)   9th Grade Chase Basler, Lyla Bauman, Logan Donze, Gage Fallert, Jaida Fallert, Levi Fallert, Nolan Joggerst, Audrey Jokerst, Ava Kavaliauskas, Connor Manshack,

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2nd quarter dooms Chester YellowJackets in 1st Round IHSA Class 2A Playoff game

No. 9 Trojans escape W.O. Smith Field with 26-14 win to advance to Round 2 vs. No. 1 Johnston City By Jim Beers CHESTER – The No. 8 seeded Chester YellowJackets came into the 2025 IHSA Class 2A State Football Playoffs with a first round home playoff game at W.O. Smith Field at Chester High

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Charles Leo Roth

Charles Leo Roth of Defiance, Missouri, passed away peacefully November 2, 2025, at the age of 91.   He was born August 24, 1934, in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, to the late John and Theresa Roth.   He is survived by his five children: Gregory (Calise Thompson) Roth, Kelly Roth, Barbara (Richard) Roth-Sondermann, Stephanie (Guy) Baryo,

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Attorney General Hanaway warns Missourians to watch for HVAC and winter weather scams

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As Winter Weather Preparedness Week begins across Missouri, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is reminding consumers to prepare their homes and to stay alert for scams that often spike when the temperatures drop. “Winter brings more than snow and ice; it brings scammers looking for an easy target,” said Attorney General Hanaway. “Whether it’s

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Auditor finds Missouri has an overburdened system for refunding sales tax overpayments

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – According to a new report released last week by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, a change in Missouri law meant to ensure taxpayers have an increased opportunity to recover sales and use tax overpayments has instead resulted in a significant increase in the number of overpayments being held by the state while

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Funding opportunity announced for energy efficiency assessments and projects

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced additional funding for two energy efficiency grant opportunities. The Energy Efficiency Assessment (EEA) Program has $350,000 in funding available for recipients to conduct energy efficiency assessments at properties serving residents receiving housing assistance from a state or federal program. The Energy Efficiency Trust

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Governor Kehoe proclaims Nov. 2-8 as Water and Wastewater Professionals Week in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has signed a proclamation declaring Nov. 2-8, 2025, as Water and Wastewater Professionals Week in Missouri. The Governor’s proclamation recognizes the vital work that water and wastewater professionals do to keep Missourians healthy and our communities strong. The proclamation highlights the important contributions made by water and wastewater professionals

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