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SIU’s Archaeology Field School seeks one of Southern Illinois’ earliest homesteads

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A Southern Illinois University Carbondale student team is searching for possibly one of the earliest Anglo-American homesteads in Southern Illinois.     Gretchen Farrell, left, and Noelle Ridolfi (top photo) excavate a section of soil as students in the SIU Carbondale Archaeology Field School search for artifacts. Natalie Eves […]

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SIU’s Sharp Museum to host films, exhibitions on Illinois’ LGBTQ+ history

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum is hosting an evening of films celebrating Illinois’ LGBTQ+ history on Friday, June 13, while related exhibitions continue. The free, public event is from 5-9 p.m. in the museum auditorium and is part of the second annual LGBTQ+ Saluki Reunion Weekend. Juniper Oxford, coordinator of

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James C. Sirtak, Sr.

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JAMES C. SIRTAK, SR., 92, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 1:30 pm, Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Coulterville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Coulterville, Illinois.    He was born to the late George and Josephine (nee Kacinski) Sirtak on December 17, 1932, in East St. Louis, Illinois.   James married Georgia Williams

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Clyde A. Hasemeyer

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A funeral will be held Saturday, June 14, 2025 got 86-year-old Clyde A. Hasemeyer of Ellis Grove, Illinois, who passed away at 6:31 pm, Friday, June 6, 2025 at Randolph County Care Center in Sparta, Illinois. He was born February 19, 1939 in Chester, Illinois to Ralph and Marion (nee Scheltgen) Hasemeyer who both preceded

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SIU Alumni Association celebrates 618 Day with community events, scholarship drive

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by Caleb Hale CARBONDALE, Ill. — The SIU Alumni Association is marking 618 Day with a series of events and a fundraising campaign aimed at expanding scholarship support for local students attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale. June 18, 618 Day, is a regional celebration of pride in Southern Illinois, named after the area code that

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Perry County Community Lake offers fishing opportunities

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites anglers of all skill levels to discover nature this summer at five recommended areas in southeast Missouri. From serene streams to family-friendly urban lakes, abundant opportunities to connect with nature and reel in memorable catches are only a short drive away. Whether you’re after bass,

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