POTOSI, Mo. —A new boat dock has been placed at the Council Bluff Lake Recreation Area, located in Iron County, of the Mark Twain National Forest. The site, referred to as Wild Boar Hollow, is a popular location for launching fishing boats onto Council Bluff Lake. New Wildboar Hollow Boat Dock at Council […]
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Mario Lipscomb will officially start as a freshman at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in August, but the young Gary, Indiana, man is confident he will do well, thanks to his participation in the Dr. Seymour Bryson Future Scholars Program this summer. He said he’s now prepared to write essays the correct
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STE. GENEVIEVE – “Illustrating America” is an art contest open to all students in grades K-8. It is sponsored locally by VFW Auxiliary 2210. The contest is judged in three separate age categories: K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. First and second place winners are given cash awards in each category at the local level.
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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will equip, coordinate and train teams of student eclipse observers across North America, playing a vital role in NASA’s plans to study the rare celestial event in April. SIU faculty and staff leaders of a project that will equip, coordinate and
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JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, and runs through midnight on Sunday, Aug. 6. During this time, certain back-to-school purchases such as school supplies, computers, clothing and other qualifying items as defined by statute are exempt from all state and local sales tax.
STE GENEVIEVE — MRV Banks is proud to announce Dan Abts has joined the team as its newest Business Development Officer. Abts has more than 35 years of experience and will be working at the Ste. Genevieve and Festus banking centers. “Dan is joining the team with decades of experience and with such a
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SEDALIA – Tickets to all Missouri State Fair concerts and events are on sale to the public, while supplies last. This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, State Fair Arena events, the Governor’s Ham Breakfast and $12 advanced gate admission. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and
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GLEN CARBON, Ill. – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will host the 5th annual United We Lead Gala on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, Ill. The United We Lead Gala, themed “Lead The Way” in 2023, brings together a wide range of people who share the same desire – to
by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s large experiential facility, is gearing up for a year filled with special activities for all ages and interests. Tickets and reservations are already available for several major events during the 2023-2024 academic year. Highlights include the three-day Little
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BY JIM BEERS, Contributing Writer CHESTER – The American Queen, the biggest paddle wheel cruise ship in the country, visited Chester Saturday July 15. The ship left Memphis earlier in the week with approximately 250 guests on board. The American Queen can house up to 400-plus guests when fully booked. The American Queen, the largest
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