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Ste. Gen Museum welcomes Vietnam Vet, Author

The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center welcomes Vietnam Vet and author, Mel Carney to its speaker series this evening at 7 pm at the Orris theater.the program is sponsored by Robinson Construction.  Carney says it’s very difficult to explain combat to a non-combat person. This is something many veterans struggle with, but it’s important to […]

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Chester High School Honors Night 2025

Two-part event recognizes 2025 CHS Awards as well as presents 56 college scholarships By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester High School hosted its 2025 Honors Night event Wednesday night May 7th at Colbert Memorial Gymnasium on Rocky Bridges Court. This year’s event encompassed so many recognitions and awards that Casey Hawkins, CHS School Counselor, decided

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MDC community forester encourages Missourians to get outside this summer

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is encouraging Missourians of all ages to reconnect with nature this summer by exploring the state’s incredible outdoor spaces. Whether you’re hiking forest trails, fishing in quiet lakes, paddling scenic rivers, or just enjoying a walk in your local conservation area, getting outside can refresh your

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Able Flight, SIU Aviation offers the sky to student pilots with disabilities

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — There are comparable skill sets that a trauma nurse and pilot must possess. Brandi Fields knows one and is quickly learning the other as one of five students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2025 Able Flight program hosted by SIU Aviation.     (Above) Able Flight student Brandi Fields

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West Nile Virus specimens confirmed in 17 Illinois counties

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding the public that along with the start of summer, mosquito season is underway in Illinois. With this comes the risk of West Nile virus (WNV), which has been confirmed from environmental samples in 17 counties around the state so far this year. The reminder comes

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July 4th at Kaskaskia will focus on the Liberty Bell of the West

CHESTER – The celebration on July 4th, 2025, at Kaskaskia, Ill., will again proudly present the LIBERTY BELL OF THE WEST as an honored 1741 historic 650 pound bell that rang in liberty to the Illinois Country when in 1778 George Rogers Clark and his Long Knives arrived and captured the British garrison stationed there. 

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16 students complete Memorial Hospital Babysitting Class

CHESTER – On June 17, 16 students completed the Child and Babysitting Safety Class at Memorial Hospital in Chester. They gained essential skills to become responsible and trusted caregivers.     Newly Certified Babysitters: Emma Bogard, Sophia Bogard, Gracelynn Cole, Reese Ebers, Josie Fisher, Kaylee Gerlach, Hailey Jaimet, Harper Jany, Elora Keyser, Lucas Maes, Camron

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