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SGCMH will hold its second town hall meeting tonight

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital invites residents to attend the second of two town hall meetings set for this evening at 5 p.m. at the Progress Sports Complex meeting room at 21390 Highway 32.   “We’re going to talk about the state of healthcare in general, our rural health infrastructure, and what

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SIU and Carbondale Fire Department offering Badd Axe Ladies job shadowing program

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Students at Southern Illinois University Carbondale learn through experiential programs, and Badd Axe Ladies, a special job shadowing opportunity, is another example of that. The SIU Public Health program and the Carbondale Fire Department are partnering to offer this program in March to SIU female students from any major. Participants will

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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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