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The Aspen Institute names Mineral Area College as a Top 200 U.S. community college eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize

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

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Steven Paul Gotto

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.

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John Allen 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;

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Beverly Heberlie

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,

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Chester sets hours for Trick or Treating

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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City of Carbondale, SIU to hold Veterans Day ceremony

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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