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New art exhibit opens Friday evening and runs through Nov. 9

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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Department on Aging offers free help to make Medicare open enrollment decisions

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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Area high school band students perform with SIU Marching Salukis on Saturday

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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Terry Wichern takes seat on District 32 Board of Education

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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SIU’s 2025 Lincoln Laureate seeks to help people by helping animals

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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Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame honors inductees, celebrates legacy volunteers

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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