PERRYVILLE – Perryville High School has introduced the members of the 2025 PHS Homecoming Court. (From left to right) Hunter Esselman (JR), son of Leslie and Kyle Esselman escorting Manuela Robinson (JR), daughter of Gina and Keith Robinson. Dexter Strattman (SR), son of Kimberly and Chad Strattman escorting Reese Behrle (SR), […]
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Art Guild is again hosting the Promenade des Arts, a special exhibit honoring the legacy of the Ste. Genevieve Art Colony. Three local artists, from three generations of the same family will be featured. Sister Cassiana Marie (Vogt) is being honored for the first time in the long history of
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging everyone with Medicare to check if their plan still meets their needs and budget during this year’s Open Enrollment Period, which began on Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, 2025. Individuals can get free help comparing health and drug plan options by contacting the
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Patti Carter, City of Chester Recreation Director CHESTER – The City of Chester has a full schedule for the 2025 Fall Festival to be held October 16-19. The weekend has something for everyone to enjoy. Swyear Amusements will return with their wonderful rides. Armbands will be available every day of the festival. The
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CHESTER – The 2025 Chester High School Homecoming King and Queen are Trayton Peters and Callie Davis. Photo provided by Steve Colonel, Yearbook Sponsor The Queen was crowned at the 2025 Homecoming Football Game Friday October 10 vs Dupo, and the King was crowned Saturday October 11 at the 2025 Homecoming Dance.
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Area high school instrumental marching band students will join the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Marching Salukis on Saturday, Oct. 18, and perform at halftime and in the stands during football game against North Dakota. This is the first time the Marching Salukis have incorporated high school students into their
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PCSD32 PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District 32 Board of Education swore in Terry Wichern as its newest member during its regular October meeting Wednesday evening at the Perryville Area Career and Technology Center. Terry Wichern is sworn in by board secretary Julie Wibbenmeyer The board selected Wichern to fill a
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by Tim Obermiller CARBONDALE, Ill. — If you try to keep pace with Marsden Fisher, bring good boots and an even better planner. In the past year alone, the Southern Illinois University Carbondale senior has co-captained an Army ROTC Ranger Challenge team, revived a sustainability organization that now stewards a campus butterfly garden, and maintained
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SEDALIA, Mo. – Missouri 4-H recently honored outstanding volunteers and supporters who have who have made lasting contributions to the 4-H program and the youth of Missouri. 2025 Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame inductees. Photo by Amanda Stapp. The Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame recognizes individuals whose service and commitment to 4-H
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STE, GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve Militia group held its fall encampment Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 on the grounds of the Centre for French Colonial Life. Over 150 visitors, many of them families, toured the camp where they experienced the role of the militia, its equipment, and life in general during the colonial period.
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