CHESTER – Randolph County Sheriff has released his latest report of arrest. Andrew D. McIntyre 45, Sparta, arrested September 8, 2025 by Sparta Police for criminal damage to property. Is incarcerated. Brandon L. Keeler 33, Chester, arrested September 8, 2025 by Chester Police for violating an order of protection. Is incarcerated. Cheri R. Koene […]
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 250 Southern Illinois University Carbondale first-year professional students confronted and discussed current ethical legal and medical issues together at the SIU Simmons Law School. The 254 students from the law school and the SIU School of Medicine were part of the 28th annual Interdisciplinary Professional Responsibility Day, one of the
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No. 18 Class 2A YellowJackets led, 29-25, until the final seconds of the 4th quarter when No. 26 3A Redbirds scored 8 points to win, 33-29 By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester YellowJacket Football Team traveled to West Frankfort Friday September 12 for Game No. 2 of a three-game road swing. Chester opened the
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John Fabian Karl, 91, of Perryville, formerly of Marion, IL Missouri passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Independence Care Center. He was born April 4, 1934 in Ste. Genevieve County to William A.and Agnes (Kirchner) Karl. John and Stella M. Young were married June 8, 1957 at St. Mary of the Barrens.
Douglas Andrew Miller passed away peacefully at Barnes Jewish Hospital on September 13, 2025, at the age of 76 after a hard battle with Cancer. Born in Bismarck, MO on November 12, 1948 to Anzel and Geneva (Jaycox) Miller. He was a devoted husband to Janet (Schmidt) Miller for 51 years, and a loving father
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JEFFERSON CITY – The eighth annual Salt River Quilt Show will be held Oct. 4-5 at the Mark Twain Memorial Shrine in Florida, Missouri. The quilt show, hosted by Missouri State Parks and the Monroe County Historical Society, will open each day at 9 a.m. and close Saturday, Oct. 4, at 4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct.
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STE. GENEVIEVE — On Monday, Sept. 8, Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II welcomed some familiar faces back on campus for “A Day Back in Dragon Country,” where MNEA-Retired members were invited to tour the SG R-II facilities, including the new Prop SG building additions and Early Childhood Center. Retirees had the chance to talk
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By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 10, a widely attended debate on a college campus in Utah suddenly turned into a horrific tragedy when an evil lunatic armed with a rifle murdered Charlie Kirk, the most influential conservative leader of his generation. Like millions of other Americans and so many
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A diverse array of workshops, walk-in individual and group activities, private arts and crafts lessons and more are available this fall at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Craft Shop, and everyone is welcome. A participant creates a handmade bowl during a previous pottery workshop. (Photo by Carson VanBusbirk) Participants can create personalized
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that the state’s new age-verification regulation will soon take effect, marking a major victory for Missouri families. Promulgated by the Missouri Attorney General’s Office under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, the rule requires pornographic sites to implement robust age-verification measures or face enforcement action under
