Monday night, members of Sparta Fire, alongside members of Tilden Fire Department, Marissa Fire Department, Unofficial Steeleville Fire Dept, Evansville Volunteer Fire Department and Baldwin Fire Department trained in water shuttle operations with multiple drop tanks as part of our ongoing pursuit of mutual aid cohesion four our serving areas.
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We’re excited to share that Ste. Genevieve Elementary School occupational therapist Kari Buerck and speech-language pathologist Ashley Regelsperger recently received a $500 PEERS Maggie Elders Grant through the Missouri Retired Teachers Association and Foundation (MRTA-F) for their new project, “Fun Food Friday!” SG R-II will match the grant, providing a total of $1,000 to help
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Mrs. Roth’s fourth graders at Perryville Elementary School had a special visit from Albert Einstein (AKA: Mrs. Iffert!), who helped them discover that being a genius isn’t just about knowing everything—it’s about being curious, asking questions, and exploring what you love! The kids loved the visit and are excited to put their curiosity to work
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You can be a part of history! The Chester Chamber of Commerce and the Chester Parks and Recreation Department are holding a community raffle to celebrate the demolition of the 1942 truss bridge, which was recently replaced by the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge. Ames Construction is giving one lucky person the opportunity to press
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Feeding Missouri Encourages Communities to Start the Conversation About HungerColumbia, Mo., September 1, 2026 – September marks Hunger Action Month, anationwide awareness campaign dedicated to increasing awareness around hunger andfood insecurity while encouraging communities to take action and support their neighborswho may be facing food insecurity.Throughout the month, Feeding Missouri and Missouri’s six regional food
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PERRYVILLE, Mo. (Aug. 31, 2026) – A Perryville native is joining Mercy to expand the walk-in care available for patients. Catherine Miget, a doctor of nursing practice, is seeing patients at Mercy Primary Care – 212 Hospital Lane Suite 101B in Perryville. She joins a trusted group of physicians and advanced practice providers caring for
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By Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Get ready to hammer down and light the forge next weekend at the annual Southern Illinois Metalsmiths Society (SIMS) conference at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4-5. The two-day conference features demonstrations, artist talks and networking opportunities with metalsmiths, jewelers, blacksmiths, students and educators from
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The annual Du Quoin State Fair racing weekend is now just one week away, with two days of national motorsports action set for Saturday and Sunday, September 5-6 on the historic Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Magic Mile. Saturday will feature the USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series Ted Horn 100, while the ARCA Menards Series
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Tragedy struck the college football world on Saturday as a college running back suffered a medical emergency shortly after scoring a touchdown. MicahJo Barnett of William Jewell College (Liberty, Mo.) ran for a 1-yard touchdown in the first quarter of Saturday’s game against Fort Lewis College. Shortly after, the game was halted when he suffered
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FARMINGTON, MO – Vocal Vignettes is excited to bring the magic of live entertainment back to the community with its upcoming Babblin’ ‘Bout Broadway production called Farmington Follies, set for October 9, 10, and 11. Featuring a talented cast of local performers, Farmington Follies will showcase a lively mix of music, comedy, dance, and Broadway-inspired entertainment that celebrates the creativity
