by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — If you’re an entrepreneur with a great idea to launch or grow a business in Southern Illinois, check out the Southern Illinois 2025 Business Plan Competition Powered by Regions, where more than $20,000 in cash and in-kind services are up for grabs. Finalists in the 2024 business plan competition meet […]
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James and Eggemeyer finish in Top-10 By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester High School Boys Golf Team was runner-up in the quadrangular match that they hosted at the Chester Country Club Tuesday September 2, 2025. The other schools included New Athens, Okawville, and Red Bud. Team scores and standings 1st Place: Red Bud Musketeers,
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Scott “Squirrel” Richard Pfaff, of Perryville, passed away on September 13, 2025, at St. Francis Medical Center at the age of 53. He was born on February 21, 1972, in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, to the late Alphonse and Vernelle (Olsen) Pfaff. Scott is survived by his children, Cody Pfaff and Alexa Vernon; his brothers,
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Phillip L. Creason, 76, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, MO. He was born August 27, 1949 in Lafe, AR to Lowell Delmar and Freda Pauline (Pierce) Creason. Phillip and Emma L. Connor were married November 17, 1973 at Pate Chapel Baptist Church in Murphysboro, Il.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo— The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE’s) Office of Childhood completed its recommendation of changes to the Missouri child care licensing rules, as required in Executive Order 25-15. The order called for a 10 percent reduction of the state’s child care licensing regulations to reduce duplication, improve clarity, and
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STE. GENEVIEVE — Eleanor McKlin has been named the Elks Student of the Month for September from Ste. Genevieve High School. Eleanor is the daughter of Athena and Mark McKlin. Eleanor’s scholastic honors include: being ranked No. 1 in her graduating class; being in the Top 10 Percent of her class; and
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STE. GENEVIEVE — Emma Gegg is the Rotary Student of the Month for September from Ste. Genevieve High School. Emma is the daughter of Rodney and Kacey Gegg. Emma’s scholastic honors include being ranked in the top 10% of her class and earning Summa Cum Laude. Emma is also a member of
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SPRINGFIELD – As Bright Start 529 turns 25, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is announcing record asset growth to more than $14 billion for Illinois’ flagship 529 college savings plan. The news comes as the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office kicks off College Savings Month, which falls in September. Sponsored and launched by the State of
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COLUMBIA – A Ste. Genevieve woman was among those graduating this summer from the University of Missouri. Marysa Lyn Flieg was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Parks, Rec, Sport Tourism with a Minor in Business. She was among 923 Tigers who earned degrees and a spot on the summer 2025 graduation list.
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Police Department is drawing attention to a new Missouri law which took effect last month. The department says Senate Bill 669, which officially took effect on August 28, 2025 creates a new offense under Missouri Revised Statute Section 574.207, titled Interference with a First Responder. The law
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