Editor’s note: The Cape Girardeau Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints encompasses the River Region counties of Perry and Ste. Genevieve, Mo. and Randolph County, Ill., among others in Southern Illinois and Southeast Missouri. CAPE GIRARDEAU – The president of the Cape Girardeau Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ […]
by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host a pair of virtual events Oct. 8 in recognition of National APEX Day and celebration of 40 years of fostering success with government contracting. Carbondale Mayor Carolin Harvey and Brenda Henderson, director of the Illinois APEX Accelerator at SIU,
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Football and tailgating, a tasting event, an outdoor movie, a craft sale, Greek Sing and a guest appearance by actor, restaurateur, author, activist and drug counselor Danny Trejo are just a few of the fun activities in store for visitors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Family Weekend 2025, set
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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – Good timing made all the difference for the Ste. Genevieve County Fire Protection District. Just as the new district was getting off the ground, Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) stepped up with a donation of computers and laptops to help them get started. Fire Chief Tim Flieg had
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests and incidents for the week ending September 26. Arrested Person: 6 (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 3 Assault: Assist Other Agency: Animal Control: 8
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Two Perryville women are among 10 Southeast Missouri State University students who have been named finalists for the 2025 Man and Woman of the Year awards, which recognize outstanding student leaders who exemplify academic excellence, campus involvement and community service. Sponsored by various campus organizations, the finalists include Sophie Martin
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A memorial service will be held at a future date for 57-year-old Paula Michelle Beam of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 3:34 a.m. Friday, September 26, 2025 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois. She was born June 13, 1968 in Chester to Charles S. Marler and Mary (nee Gibson) Farmer
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Landen Thompson, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. Landen passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 21. He is lovingly remembered by his mother, Valerie (John) Bales, and his father, Michael (Amanda) Thompson. He is also survived by his siblings: Chase
Grant James Weiler 21 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO January 20, 2004 – September 28, 2025 Survived By: Mother, Jill Weiler, Father, Jeff Weiler, Sister, Brittany Klein, Sister, Carly Weiler, Grandfather, James J. (June) Weiler, Grandmother, Richelle (Larry) Range; Nieces, Brooklynn Klein and Madelynn Burle; Aunts, April (Ryan) Bauer, JaylaDell (Joey)Tindell; Uncles,
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By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Immigration and Customs Enforcement leaders in Chicago canceled a meeting scheduled for Friday with members of Illinois’ congressional delegation. Illinois’ Democratic members of Congress had asked for a meeting with ICE Chicago Field Office Director Russell Hott. They were seeking to learn more about ICE and the
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