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Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam to close for upper miter gate maintenance

News, Randolph County News /

MODOC, Ill.— The Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam on the Kaskaskia River will be closed again for maintenance. This time it be for the upstream miter gates from August 1, 2025, with an anticipated reopening date of September 30, 2025. During this time frame the Lock chamber will be closed to all traffic including industry and recreational vessels. Several repairs to the Lock will be ongoing throughout this timeframe to […]

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Mizzou releases spring 2025 graduation list

News, Perryville News, Ste. Genevieve News /

  COLUMBIA, Mo. — At the University of Missouri, students dive into their interests, uncover their passions and gain the hands-on experience needed to begin their careers. In May 2025, 5,074 Tigers earned a total of 5,452 degrees and 2,172 certificates. And Mizzou graduates put their education to use. More than 95% of recent alumni find employment,

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Registration opens for 14th Annual SEMO Food Bank Golf Classic

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SIKESTON, Mo. – Registration is now open for the 14th annual Southeast Missouri Food Bank Golf Classic, taking place Monday, Sept. 22, at Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau.   The four-person scramble begins with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start and includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day. All proceeds support SEMO Food Bank’s mission

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R-II school board to meet in Early Childhood Center

News, Ste. Genevieve News /

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County School District No. 32 Board of Education will meet in regular session Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 in the multi purpose room of the Ste. Genevieve Early Childhood Center, 1200 Maple Drive.   The tentative meeting agenda:   Regular Open Session Meeting 07/22/2025 – 06:30 PM Ste. Genevieve Early

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Two area teachers are among Mo. Regional Teachers of the Year

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JEFFERSON CITY – Two teachers from the River Region have been announced by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) as being among the 34 Regional Teachers of the Year who have been selected to represent their regions in the 2026 Missouri Teacher of the Year Program.   They are:   Ashley Gettinger

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Roger M. Broeker

Obituaries, Perryville Obits /

Roger M. Broeker, 72, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025. He was born March 2, 1953 in Perryville, MO to Henry and Ida Mae (Favier) Broeker. He served 24 years in the Missouri National Guard. Roger worked as a mechanic for Lafarge and retired after 27 years and also bladed snow for

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