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Mercy Earns National Honor for Excellence in Patient Experience

Mercy of only three large health systems in the nation to earn distinction   Mercy earned NRC Health’s 2026 Excellence in Patient Experience Award, marking its fifth consecutive year receiving the national honor. Mercy was one of only three large U.S. health systems to receive the designation in 2026. The award is based on patient […]

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Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal to be featured on EWTN TV

The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Missouri, will be featured in the Hidden Gems: Catholic Shrines in America series on EWTN on Friday, September 4, at 8:00 a.m., CT Hidden Gems: Catholic Shrines in America is an original television series on EWTN produced in partnership with the National Association

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Sparta Fire Department trains in water shuttle operations

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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SGES occupational therapist receives PEERS grant

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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Who Wants to Push the Button? Chester Bridge Demolition Raffle Underway

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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Missouri Kicks Off Hunger Action Month with Statewide Call to Address Hunger

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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SIU hosts Metalsmiths’ conference Sept. 4-5

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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