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SIU journalism alumna, Chicago Tribune reporter, part of Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Award-winning journalist and senior reporter with the Chicago Tribune,  Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumna Christy Gutowski says she realized in high school she wanted to be a journalist. Her passion for people, desire to help those who are vulnerable, and dogged research ability all contributed to her success as […]

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SGCMH medical staff announces 2026 scholarship recipients

STE. GENEVIEVE, MO – Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) Medical Staff is pleased to announce Kennedi Fischer and Lauren Wolk as the two recipients of its annual $2,000 scholarships. Fischer graduated from Ste. Genevieve High School and Wolk graduated from Valle Catholic High School.     Kennedi is the daughter of Patrick and Jamie

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Here Comes the King: World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to the 2026 Missouri State Fair

SEDALIA, MO – The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will march into the Missouri State Fair, Aug. 13-23, in Sedalia, in partnership with County Distributing and Anheuser-Busch.   The Clydesdales will be stalled just east of the Mathewson Exhibition Center, and the eight-horse hitch will be harnessed and hitched to the iconic turn-of-the-century beer wagon various times

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MU Extension offers free July webinar on ‘woods for wildlife’

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension will offer a three-part webinar series for landowners interested in improving their woods for wildlife.     Photo courtesy of Brian Schweiss.   The free series runs noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, July 8-22, said Brian Schweiss, MU Extension sustainable forestry specialist.   “Many woodland acres set idle with minimal management,”

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City of Perryville reminds residents of fireworks law

PERRYVILLE – The city of Perryville has released the following information regarding fireworks in the city.     Firework season is here! Please review these important safety tips and ordinance reminders before celebrating.   No person under the age of seventeen (17) years of age shall possess, discharge, ignite, or explode any article of fireworks

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Cannabis microbusiness application timeline announced

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) will accept the third round of microbusiness license applications electronically, through the online registry portal from July 13-27, 2026. License issuance is expected to occur in December of this year. A current list of licensed microbusiness facilities can be found on the department’s website.     Microbusinesses are marijuana facility

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Camp Beta offers fun, camaraderie for youths with Type 1 diabetes

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Registration is now open for Camp Beta, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s free overnight camp at Southern Illinois for youths ages 10-16 who have Type 1 diabetes. Counselors-in-training are also being sought. Camp BETA participants enjoy a host of special adventures and activities. Photo provided. The camp is happening Sept. 19-20 at Touch

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Exploration and Survey of the Gegg Cave System

The Sainte Genevieve Museum learning center welcomes back Chad McCain to its speaker series Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the orris Theater in Ste. Genevieve.  Go deep underground as McCain tells us about the discovery and exploration of the Gegg Cave System.It’s the largest significant cave discovery in Missouri of the last decade.

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MU Extension, MDC continue to offer free testing for oak diseases

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension’s Plant Diagnostic Clinic, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), continues to offer free testing for all common oak tree diseases.   “We had a great season in 2025, as we received over 100 oak samples and diagnosed diseases including tubakia leaf spot, bacterial leaf scorch, oak wilt, anthracnose, leaf

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Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial to host Kids Day July 4

PERRYVILLE – Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) invites families from across the region to celebrate Independence Day with a special Kids Day event on Saturday, July 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the National Memorial in Perryville.     As part of the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, Kids Day offers young

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