Sun Times

800+ area high school students to attend SIU Day to see academics in action

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 800 students from 19 area high schools will meet faculty and staff to get a closer look at resources and academic programs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale during SIU Day from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24.   After the welcome, students will take part […]

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Classical guitar to be featured in next Yellow Moon Gyroid concert at SIU

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series kicks off its second season on Friday, Sept. 26, featuring recent Southern Illinois University Carbondale master’s degree graduate João Vitor. The free, public program, “Classical Guitar,” will also feature guitar student Alexandria Alyse Cutting, a Carbondale Community High School freshman who studies guitar with Vitor. The

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Community Counseling Center’s powerful suicide prevention awareness displays return

PERRYVILLE – Community Counseling Center (CCC) is proud to announce the return of its impactful Suicide Prevention Awareness Month displays across five counties in Missouri. These displays will stand strong through October 1st, raising awareness about this critical public health issue.   Each display features a prominent sign with a message of hope: “Your story

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Discover nature at MDC’s Horton Farm Conservation Area in Ste. Genevieve County

By Josh Hartwig     STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to experience the natural beauty and recreation opportunities at Horton Farm Conservation Area. This roughly 650-acre area blends forests, fields, and fishing waters, making it an ideal destination for both seasoned outdoorsmen and families seeking a fun

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Missouri Job Openings and Labor Turnover

KANSAS CITY – The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its latest report of Missouri Job Opening and Labor Turnover for July 2025.   Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted these Missouri highlights: Missouri had 145,000 job openings in July, compared to 150,000 job openings in June.

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MoDOT offering flexible shifts to recruit winter help

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation is looking to fill open full-time maintenance positions and hire emergency maintenance equipment operators to supplement the department’s winter weather response efforts in the upcoming months.   MoDOT employs 2,400 maintenance employees across the state to maintain more than 33,000 miles of state routes, but more help is needed,

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Museum will host program on historic Koetting Building

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Sainte Genevieve Museum is located in a building that is steeped in history–The Koetting Building!   Jack and Mickey Koetting will present the fascinating history of this building and the Koetting family dating back to the 1800’s and their migration to the United States.     The Koetting Building has been

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