ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Few houseplants are as charming and whimsical as the shamrock plant, says University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist Gwen Funk. These intriguing houseplants capture attention year-round, not just on St. Patrick’s Day. Oxalis triangularis, the purple-leaf shamrock, will have pale purple, bell-shaped flowers. Photo by Gwen Funk, MU Extension […]
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Interested in getting involved in film production? If so, you’ll want to check out Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s SI Film and TV Workforce Training Program. The SI Film and TV Workforce Training Program prepares participants for careers as film production assistants. Photo provided. It’s an intensive, 80-hour weekend program that
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A months-long evaluation process will come to fruition on Friday, March 6, as 100 to 150 beef producers are expected to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 44th annual Bull Performance Test and Sale at the SIU Beef Evaluation Center. SimAngus, left, Simmental (top photo) and Angus bulls
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the Monday, February 23, 2026 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released. Persons with questions about the minutes should contact the County Clerk’s office at 573 883 5589, extension 2. SG COUNTY MINUTES
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77-year-old Sandra Lynn “Sandy” Tischer of Perryville, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the DeGreef Hospice House in St. Louis, MO. She was born April 20, 1948 in Blue Island, IL to Robert and Myra (Cummings) Mindmen, who both preceded her in death. She and Robert “Bob” Tischer were married August 15, 1987
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51-year-old Nikki Wittenborn of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 2:08 am, Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois. She was born September 17, 1974 in Red Bud, Illinois to Vicki Letgrate. She preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter: Autumn Johnson of Sparta, IL;
A funeral will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2026 for 90-year-old Mary Ann Moore of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at Cedarhurst of Farmington. She was born August 15, 1935 in Perryville, MO to Gilbert Andrew and Leona Marie (Lurk) Sutterer, who both preceded her in death. Mary Ann and Robert
A funeral will be held Monday, March 9, 2025 for 72-year-old Jeffrey Renner of Valle Mines, MO who passed away March 1, 2026. He was born January 19, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska, son of Lois (Coleman) Berger and Cecil Renner, who both preceded him in death. He is survived by daughters: Angel Winkfield,
In Loving Memory of Carolyn Sue Basler September 15, 1947 – March 3, 2026 Carolyn Sue Basler, 78 years old, of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, passed away on March 3, 2026. She is survived by her loving sons, Shawn (Shkendie) Basler, Eric (Julie) Basler, and Keith (Annie) Basler; and by her cherished grandchildren,
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In recognition of Consumer Protection Week, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced the top ten most common consumer complaints handled by the Office in 2025. In total, the Office received more than 104,000 consumer complaints and inquiries in 2025. “The reports we receive from the public are not just complaints, they are
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