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How an Irishman, a turnip and the devil shaped Halloween

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – For many people, Halloween would not be complete without a jack-o’-lantern. Americans are projected to spend more than $867 million on Halloween pumpkins this year, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. The U.S. pumpkin industry can thank Irish immigrants and a mythical character named “Stingy Jack” for Americans’ rush to […]

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Free workshops help beekeepers safeguard losses

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ST. CHARLES, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension workshops will help beekeepers learn how to leverage USDA insurance, disaster assistance and tax exemption to strengthen their businesses.     MU Extension horticulture specialist Eli Isele says the two free workshops will help beekeepers safeguard their businesses and profitability. Participants will learn about safety nets for

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Become a roads scholar, get your new Illinois highway map

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the release of the new Illinois Official Highway Map. The map includes updates to listings and locations of colleges and universities, Amtrak service, tourist attractions, recreational areas – and more! It also commemorates next year’s 100th anniversary of Route 66, with updates that better represent the alignment of

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Arrest reports

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol and Perryville Police Department have  released their latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   The MSHP reports 29-year-old Aaron G. Sutton of Ste. Genevieve was arrested at 2:29 p.m. Tuesday in Ste. Genevieve County on a warrant out of Ste. Genevieve for failure

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‘Collective effort’ powers SIU Flying Salukis to 14th straight regional title

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Flying Salukis will return to familiar surroundings in May after capturing a 14th straight National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region VIII title.     Ben Campbell, a senior in aviation flight and aviation management from Richmond, Illinois, won the individual scoring title, and Liam Harrison, a

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Chester wins Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division Championship with 42-18 win at Red Bud

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Jackets finish conference season undefeated at 5-0 and improve to 7-1 overall; likely secure playoff bid By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester YellowJacket Football Team traveled to Randolph County rival, Red Bud, Friday October 17 to battle for the outright championship of the Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division. A loss would have likely resulted in

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Gerald Wayne Fritsche

Obituaries, Perryville Obits /

Gerald Wayne Fritsche, 80, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, surrounded by his family, at Mercy Southeast Hospital. He was born April 28, 1945 in Farrar, MO to Walter and Lora (Scholl) Fritsche. Gerald and Sandra Morrison were married August 26, 1967 at Grace Lutheran Church in Uniontown, MO. She survives him

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Courtney M. Howard

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Courtney M. Howard, age 36, of Versailles, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia.   She is survived by her son, Landon, of the home; parents, Walter and Teresa Howard of Salem; sisters, Kelly M. Clark of Kingston, and Heather L. Jokerst and husband Wade of Ste.

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Andrea Elaine Cook

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Andrea Elaine Cook, of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, passed away on October 20, 2025, at her home at the age of 65. She was born in Peoria, Illinois, on December 17, 1959, the daughter of the late Tom and Doris McQuin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Penny, Jean,

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