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Ruma, Ill. man charged in connection with fatal bicycle crash

NASHVILLE – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7 announces the arrest of 36-year-old Corey A. Minemann of Ruma, IL, for two counts of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (Class 2 Felony) and Reckless Homicide (Class 3 Felony), stemming from an August 8, 2023 motor vehicle crash in Washington County. […]

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New book offers five easy walks in Ste. Genevieve

STE GENEVIEVE, Mo. — Ste. Genevieve, Missouri — A Walk Through History is the latest book from author Valerie Battle Kienzle.   It includes five easy walks, plus suggested side trips. Each walk includes a detailed map with points of interest.   Each point of interest is accompanied by brief historical information and photographs.  

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Hospital Auxiliary Tree of Remembrance funds to be used for pill counter

CHESTER, Ill. — RF Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s 2023 Tree of Remembrance fund drive raised a total of $11,415.     The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Board would like to thank those who donated to the Tree of Remembrance!   The Auxiliary is able to assist the hospital in purchasing needed equipment for various departments through the

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St. Vincent Jr/Sr High School has 10 students on honor band

PERRYVILLE – St. Vincent Jr/Sr High School was represented by 10 students in the SEMO Small-Schools Honor Band hosted in Scott City on Saturday, January 20.   The Band recognizes outstanding musicians from MSHSAA Class 1-3 schools in Southeast Missouri.   The director of the HS Band was Joseph Pappas, a composer with over 400

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New Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri program introduces girls to flour milling industry during 2024 Girl Scout cookie season

Girl Scouts from eastern Missouri participate in a first-of-its-kind flour milling program.   ST. LOUIS, Mo. – On January 26-27, 2024, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri launched a new and innovative program, “Flour Rangers! Milling Flour for Girl Scout Cookies,” in collaboration with industry experts Ardent Mills, Grain Craft, and the International Association of Operative

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Multi-platinum singer and songwriter Jordan Davis to headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Tuesday, August 13th

Ashley Cooke and King Calaway are confirmed as support for the event   SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Fair has announced that award-winning singer/songwriter Jordan Davis will headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Tuesday, August 13th. Davis recently earned his sixth career #1 with his two-time platinum hit, “Next Thing You Know.” This is the third

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Queen’s Ball enjoys biggest crowd yet!

Submitted article, photos by Sue Johnson STE GENEVIEVE — Dennis Stroughmatt and L’Esprit Creole with Doug Hawf and Greg Bigler entertained with traditional French songs in addition to reels, squares, waltzes and the Shottish. Deborah Hyland called the sets, modifying directions to accommodate the crowd.     Frank and Annette Rolfe were honored as Le

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John and Jayne Simmons make $10M gift to SIU’s law school

Historic donation will expand, enhance opportunities for students, faculty CARBONDALE, Ill. – A $10 million gift from John and Jayne Simmons will impact generations of Southern Illinois University Carbondale law students and strengthen the law school’s ability to serve its students and the region. In honor of their generosity, the law school will be named

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