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Show your Saluki spirit and volunteer to help SIU students move in to residence halls

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus is gearing up for a new semester and volunteers from the campus and community are invited to help new and returning Salukis move into their new homes away from home. University Housing organizers say volunteers provide valuable assistance to students and their families as well as giving

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University of Mississippi celebrates May 2026 graduates

UNIVERSITY, MS — More than 3,800 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2026. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees from the College of Liberal Arts, General Studies and schools of Accountancy, Applied Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Journalism and New Media, Law and Pharmacy.   Graci Porter, of Red Bud, IL, is

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Amelda B. Manzullo

Amelda B. Manzullo, 91, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 10:43 am, Sunday, July 5, 2026 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.   She was born to the late Albert and Mildred Eggemeyer on July 12, 1934 in Walsh, Illinois. Amelda had worked in the dietary department at Chester Mental Health Center until her retirement. She

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Museum presents Chester Bridge Part Two

Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center Speaker SeriesChester Bridge part TwoTuesday, July 7th @6:30PMThe Orris TheatrePresenter- David Dukephoto by Charlie BargmanOne of the largest infrastructure projects in our region is nearly complete. Construction of the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge, replacing the aging Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River, began in September 2023—and now the long-awaited

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Auditor Fitzpatrick releases monthly reports on municipalities and special district financial information

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick recently issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of municipalities and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws. One report includes cities, towns, and villages while the other lists political subdivisions such as water, fire protection, and other taxing districts. Per state regulation, these entities are required to

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Buy Missouri State Fair event tickets now!

SEDALIA – Tickets to all Missouri State Fair concerts and events are on sale to the public now, while supplies last. This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, the Governor Michael L. Parson Arena, and the Governor’s Ham Breakfast. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and by phone 1-800-514-ETIX/1-800-514-3849. Tickets are

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Incumbent directors re-elected at CEC’s Annual Meeting

PERRYVILLE — Four incumbent members of the Citizens Electric Corporation Board of Directors have been re-elected.   The election results were announced at the CEC’s annual meeting held last month and reported on the CEC website..   Thomas Keim and Rodney Scherer will continue to represent the Ste. Genevieve County District.   Richard DeWilde and

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