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SIU’s new Dewey Dialogues lecture series starts Tuesday

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Dewey Dialogues, a new lecture series that focuses on the contemporary relevance of John Dewey’s philosophical and public work, kicks off at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library.     New lecture series: SIU Carbondale’s Dewey Center is holding its first Dewey Dialogues lecture on

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Bloomsdale Elementary holds annual Career Day

From a news release BLOOMSDALE – Recently, fifth grade students at Bloomsdale Elementary had the opportunity to visit various local businesses as part of their annual Career Day! Students had the opportunity to meet several local business professionals and organizations; fifteen different careers were represented from a variety of career paths! Some of these included

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Why is the SV Thrift Store expanding NOW?

PERRYVILLE – Since the Society of St. Vincent DePaul has announced their planned expansion of their thrift store, the question is being asked, “Why now?”     Thrift store volunteers Ed Schumer, Mary Chappius, Kathy Randolf, and Andy Graf                                        Data reveals an urgent need for increased support in the community, as requests

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Tedricks make historic $6M donation, naming SIU Carbondale welcome center

By Jeff Wilson CARBONDALE, Ill. – With a $6 million donation, Roger and Sally Tedrick are leaving yet another indelible mark on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus.     (Above) This concept art shows what the Tedrick Welcome Center could look like once constructed. (Provided by Hafer Architects)   In honor of their donation –

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Officials don’t know why murder suspect came to Missouri

STE. GENEVIEVE — A suspect in a California double-homicide was arrested Wednesday in Ste. Genevieve.   Ste. Genevieve County Chief Deputy Jason Schott confirmed the arrest and saying he had no idea why 41-year-old Oscar Hernandez chose to visit the Show-Me State.   “I won’t even speculate,” Schott said and added the suspect made no

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Suspect in double murder arrested in Ste Genevieve

STE. GENEVIEVE — A suspect in a California homicide was arrested Wednesday in Ste. Genevieve.Ste. Genevieve County Chief Deputy Jason Schott has confirmed the arrest. No other information was immediately available, though the news of the arrest is being reported in California. A headline in the Sacramento Bee says “Suspect in Lodi double homicide shooting

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Area Girl Scouts experience trips of a lifetime through Girl Scout Destinations

GLEN CARBON, Illinois – Two Girl Scouts from Southern Illinois – Megan Roseman from Collinsville and Elizabeth Back from Anna – got to take their Girl Scout adventures to exciting new heights this summer.   Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for Girl Scouts in grades 6-12. Destinations are designed to push girls past

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