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McKendree University announces new agribusiness degree beginning Fall 2026

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by Tina Napper LEBANON, IL – McKendree University announced today the launch of a new Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Agribusiness, beginning Fall 2026. The program, housed within McKendree’s School of Business, is designed to prepare students for leadership roles across the agricultural sector by combining a strong business foundation with agricultural expertise.   Delivered […]

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Red Bud CTE Ribbon Cutting and Open House slated

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RED BUD – Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) invites prospective students, parents, and community members to attend an Open House on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 10:0am-6pm at the Red Bud Career & Technical Education Facility (CTE).   The open house will showcase hands-on, workforce-focused programs designed to prepare students for in-demand careers in skilled trades. Attendees will have the

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R-II teachers awarded CHEER Grants through MNEA-Retired

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Five Ste. Genevieve County R-II teachers have been awarded $300 CHEER grants through MNEA-Retired, supporting classroom materials that enhance instruction and student learning.         The 2026 CHEER grant recipients are:   Emily Geisner, first-grade teacher at Bloomsdale Elementary Whitney Hilbert, special education teacher at Ste. Genevieve Elementary John Mooney,

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Sandra K. Ashbaker

Obituaries, Randolph County Obits /

Sandra K. Ashbaker, 83, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 6:15 pm, Monday, January 26, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo.   Sandra was born to the late Wilbert R. and Katherine (nee Snyder) Braun on July 21, 1942, in Red Bud, Illinois.   Sandra married Lloyd J. Ashbaker on March 16, 1962, in

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Linda L. Johnson

Obituaries, Ste. Genevieve Obits /

Linda L. Johnson, 77, of Sainte Genevieve, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Ste. Genevieve Care Center. She was born July 21, 1948 in Ste. Genevieve County, MO to Anderson “Dutch” and Virgie (Kennon) Boland. Linda and Herbert Johnson were married July 18, 1998 at Brushy Baptist Church in Minnith, MO. He preceded

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John G. Nicholson

Obituaries, Randolph County Obits /

A celebration of life will be held at a future date for 87-year-old John G. Nicholson of Ellis Grove, Illinois, who passed away at 8:15 pm, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Carlyle Healthcare and Senior Living, Carlyle, Illinois.   He was born April 30, 1938 in St. Louis, Mo. to Glenn and Edna (nee Thomas)

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Clyde J. Bruckerhoff

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A funeral will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026 for 78-year-old Clyde J. Bruckerhoff of Saint Mary, Mo., who passed away January 24, 2026.   He was born September 5, 1947 son of William J. Bruckerhoff and Edna (Moll) Bruckerhoff, who both preceded him in death.   He is survived by a daughter: Sara (Dustin)

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School closings for Thursday, January 29, 2026

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RIVER REGION — The following schools have announced they will closed Thursday, January 29.   Due to hazardous parking lots, sidewalks and several county roads, there will be no school Thursday, January 29. This will be our 3rd AMI, virtual day. For attendance, students are to complete work assigned virtually.   The SGHS Scholar Bowl

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Women Legislators of Missouri announce scholarship opportunity for young women

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Women Legislators of Missouri (WLM) Caucus, a bipartisan group of women House and Senate members, has announced its annual education scholarship program for female high school seniors.   The WLM scholarship program was established to support the higher education goals of female high school seniors. Each year, the program awards

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