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Sign up now for the 57th annual Fertilizer and Pesticide Conference Nov. 25

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois Fertilizer and Pesticide Board’s 57th annual Fertilizer and Pesticide Conference will take place Tuesday, Nov. 25, at the Doubletree Inn, 222 Potomac Boulevard, Mount Vernon, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Events and Outreach is still accepting registrations.   The conference will feature a variety of special […]

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Southeast Missouri State University welcomes students

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Southeast Missouri State University is proud to celebrate with our newest students on beginning their first year at SEMO.   Altenburg, MO Ashley Mcmeans of Altenburg, MO Lucas Skidmore of Altenburg, MO   Chester, IL Macey Ludwig of Chester, IL Taylor Mortrud of Chester, IL Kathrine Pierce of Chester, IL Kyndl

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Supporters of the Respect MO Voters citizen initiative say over 100,000 voters have signed petitions to put it on the ballot

By Respect MO Voters ST. LOUIS — Voters in all 115 Missouri counties have signed the Respect Missouri Voters amendment since the campaign launched September 10. Volunteers have collected 100,000 of the 300,000 signature goal.   Respect MO Voters is a volunteer-led campaign to pass a ballot initiative for a state constitutional amendment that will

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Winter Weather – Get it Together-Make a plan for snow and ice season

SPRINGFIELD – With temperatures falling, frosty mornings becoming common and snow starting to creep into the forecast, the public is reminded that it’s time for “Winter Weather – Get it Together.” The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and Illinois Tollway spend the entire year preparing for snow and ice season but are asking you

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Rev. John Gagnepain C.M.

Rev. John Gagnepain C.M., 90, of Perryville, Missouri entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at St. Mary’s of The Barrens Apostle of Charity Residence in Perryville. He was born September 2, 1935 in Perryville, MO to Joseph “Cy” Wallace and Augusta “Gussie” (Pouyer) Gagnepain. Father John Gapnepain was a Roman Catholic Priest

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Mary Terese Trautman

A funeral will be held Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 for 71-year-old Mary Terese Trautman of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away November 18, 2025.   She was born November 4, 1954 to Louis Trautman and Earlyn (Weiler) Trautman-Brown who both preceded her in death.   She is survived by a dear friend: Kent Brewer; a

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National Collection Week begins for Operation Christmas Child

MISSOURI – The collection season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse began Monday as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations open across the country. Individuals, families and groups across Missouri have the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items for children in need and drop them off now.

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