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Everyone welcome to join SIU’s April 22 tree planting

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale continues its traditional celebration of Arbor Day and Earth Month with its annual tree planting event. Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Month with a public tree planting from 9-11 a.m. on April 22. Photo provided This year, it’s happening from 9 […]

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Sue Colonel is named CGS ‘Teacher of the Month’

CHESTER – Sue Colonel was recognized Thursday April 2, 2026, at an all-school assembly as the March 2026 Chester Grade School “Teacher of the Month”.     (Photo by Jim Beers)   Assistant Principal Dr. Petrowske also noted that Mrs. Colonel was not only being recognized for being the March 2026 Teacher of the Month.

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SIU’s American Marketing Association student chapter takes top worldwide honors

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s American Marketing Association chapter launched its 70th anniversary in grand style by winning several top worldwide honors at the recent AMA International Collegiate Conference in Chicago.   SIU AMA representatives claiming recognition at the recent AMA International Collegiate Conference in Chicago included, left to right: Jason Thompson,

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SGHS hosts first Alumni Health Care Panel

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School recently hosted its first Alumni Health Care Panel, offering juniors and seniors a firsthand look at careers in the medical field through the experiences of local professionals. A group of 19 health care professionals—many of them SGHS alumni—participated in the panel, representing a range of fields including nursing,

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CGS presents 23 HIVE awards

Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, and Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School recognized 23 students on Thursday April 2, 2026 in grades Kindergarten through 8th, for demonstrating the “HIVE” PBIS good character traits of either Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy. There are four “HIVE” PBIS characteristics that teachers and staff

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Advancing Legislation, Protecting Missourians and Wishing You a Joyful Easter

By State Senator Mike Henderson We’re back from spring break — refreshed, focused and continuing to advance meaningful legislation here at the Capitol. There’s a real sense of momentum in these final weeks of session as we prepare to dig into the state budget and work to deliver results for the people of our state

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James Whaley joins elite ranks of ASE World Class Technicians

PARK HILLS – Mineral Area College (MAC) is excited to announce that James Whaley, automotive technology instructor, has achieved the prestigious designation of ASE World Class Technician. Awarded by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the Auto Care Association, this honor identifies Whaley as one of the most highly skilled automotive professionals in the

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