ASPEN, Colo. – The Aspen Institute named Mineral Area College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The Top 200 colleges were selected based on publicly available student outcomes data, including […]
By Linda Geist COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri ticks are worse than a Transylvanian vampire on Halloween. Many people think ticks are most active during summer. However, fall is prime time for ticks. Deer are primary hosts for ticks, and fall is when deer move due to mating season and to find vegetation to build fat
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Steven Paul Gotto, born March 3, 1957, passed away October 28, 2025, at the age of 68. He was a 1976 graduate of Perryville High School. Steve was the son of Joseph Gotto, Sr. and Bernice Bohnert Gotto, who proceeded him in death. Survivors include five brothers and two sisters, Joseph Gotto Jr.
In Loving Memory John Allen Jr. 54 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO passed away October 29, 2025. Survived By: Wife, Debbie (Cambron) Allen, Son, Joe Allen, Daughter, Christina (Lucas) Gaddy, Daughter, Carrie (Bryon Drury) Steagall, Daughter, Sarah (Deb) Abt-Cox, Son, Jason Abt, Brother, Troy Allen, Sister, Tracy Allen, Sister, Shelly (Steve) Morton;
Beverly Kaye Heberlie 58 years old of Minnith, MO November 15, 1966 – October 29, 2025 Survived By: Son, Braeden (Paige) Heberlie, Son, Brandon Heberlie, Sister, Carmen (Gary) Forsythe, Grandsons, Dude Heberlie, Mason Heberlie, Barrett Heberlie, Thorin Hartrup; Granddaughter, Charlotte Hartrup Preceded in Death By: Father, Glennon Griffard; Mother, Lucille Griffard; Husband,
By Keri McCrorey, CCAP Executive Director PARK HILLS – East Missouri Action Agency would like to let our communities and customers know that we are closely monitoring the current situation surrounding the government shut down and the impact to EMAA’s programs and services. We know there have been questions and concerns as to whether
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CHESTER – The City of Chester has announced the hours for Trick or Treating Friday evening. Generally, the hours are 5-8 p.m. The announcement did not include age limits. Several Chester businesses will be welcoming trick or treaters as well. Three Springs Senior Living & Rehabilitation has treats ready for everyone! Dominos will also be handing
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CARBBONDALE – To honor SIU and Southern Illinois veterans who served their country in the U.S. armed forces, the City of Carbondale and Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize Veterans Day on Nov. 11 at the flagpole at South Normal Avenue and West Grand Avenue on the SIU campus. The 11 a.m. ceremony will include
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Illinois’ leading small business advocacy organization, opposes SB 25, the General Assembly’s massive energy omnibus bill. “Main Street businesses are taking it on the chin from high energy prices,” said NFIB Illinois State Director Noah Finley. “Unfortunately, SB 25, instead of providing meaningful relief, is chock-a-block full
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — WIC benefits will be available for redemption in Missouri into November. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, administered in Missouri by the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and federally funded by the USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, with funds appropriated in the federal government
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