JACKSON, Mo. – Donna Aufdenberg gets energized sharing the variety of skills children learn when gardening. Kids looking for beetles in the green beans. Photos by Donna Aufdenberg “We can teach a lot through gardening,” said Aufdenberg, a University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist in Cape Girardeau County. “So many activities that […]
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Athletic Department honored its wrestling athletes with a recent banquet and awards ceremony. Senior Awards (10): Jace Amschler, Colton Brace, Bendeguz Guzaly, Drake Meyer, Justin Schweigert, Cameron Vogt, Jacob Warren, Madden Wolk. Chloe Dixon, Ragan Picou. Manager Service Award (2): Kennedi Fischer, Emma Gegg
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Stanley Vincent Ryba, 86, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at SIH Memorial Hospital Carbondale. He was born December 26, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Stanley Joseph Ryba and Helen (Yudis) Ryba. Stanley loved his country and served in the United States Army Reserves during the Vietnam Era. He was of the
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In Loving Memory Daniel “Danno” Johnston Prout 41 years old of French Village, MO October 20, 1984 – March 11, 2026 Survived By: Mother, Beth Prout, Father, Thomas Prout, Brother, Scott (Melissa) Johnston, Brother, Eric Johnston, Sister, Amanda Prout, Brother, Andrew “A.J.” Prout, Sister, Mariah Prout, Sister, Stephanie Walton, Wife, Jessica Stewart,
Posted: March 17, 2026 Notice is hereby given that the St. Mary Board of Aldermen will have a Meeting at 7:00 PM on March 17, 2026 at the St. Mary City Hall located at 782 Third Street. This is an open meeting, and the public is invited to attend. The agenda of this meeting
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — If you’re looking for a respite from today’s hectic world, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is offering everyone a chance to get away and reconnect with those who matter most while enjoying a fun, relaxing weekend. Participants enjoy the inaugural Friends and Family Camp. Photo provided Touch of Nature Outdoor Education
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Third graders across Missouri are discovering how their lives are intertwined with agriculture through Missouri Farmers Care’s Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves) this spring. Professional educators and FFA members are leading thousands of Missouri elementary students through the 10-lesson Ag Moves experience to help them make connections to their
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BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 26.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.27/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 71.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 45.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
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CHESTER – Buena Vista National Bank in conjunction with Memorial Hospital in Chester held its 30th annual Health Fair on Friday, March 13, at Buena Vista National Bank. Back Row: L-R; Jim Schoen, Lions Club Member; Brandon Misselhorn, Lab Tech; Dr. Stephen Platt, Lions Club Member; Dr. Robert Platt, Lions Club Member; Ryan
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Selected students have demonstrated all four of the “PBIS HIVE” good behavior criteria” By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School selects monthly “Jackets of the Month”, formerly known as “Students of the Month”. “Jackets of the Month” are selected from among all teacher and staff nominations of students that qualify. Students can qualify for
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