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SIU’s Archaeology Field School seeks one of Southern Illinois’ earliest homesteads

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A Southern Illinois University Carbondale student team is searching for possibly one of the earliest Anglo-American homesteads in Southern Illinois.     Gretchen Farrell, left, and Noelle Ridolfi (top photo) excavate a section of soil as students in the SIU Carbondale Archaeology Field School search for artifacts. Natalie Eves

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SIU Alumni Association celebrates 618 Day with community events, scholarship drive

by Caleb Hale CARBONDALE, Ill. — The SIU Alumni Association is marking 618 Day with a series of events and a fundraising campaign aimed at expanding scholarship support for local students attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale. June 18, 618 Day, is a regional celebration of pride in Southern Illinois, named after the area code that

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Fire damages building at Perryville Stave Company

PERRYVILLE –  On Wednesday June 4th at 6:01 p.m., Perryville Fire Department responded to the report of a commercial structure fire at 1205 S. Kingshighway.     Assistant Fire Chief Jeremy Mantz said “firefighters found an approximate 60′ by 120′ structure with heavy smoke and flames. Fire crews were able to quickly contain the fire

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PHS Class of 2025 accepts $1.6 million in scholarships

PERRYVILLE – Perryville High School’s Class of 2025 has accepted $1.6 million in post-secondary scholarships. The announcement was made during the 2025 Senior Signing Day celebration at Perry Park Center on May 16. Students recognized during Senior Signing Day included those who have enrolled in trade schools, colleges and universities, and internship programs, as well

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Iconic Hangar 9 set to reopen with revamped space and expanded entertainment — just in time for students’ return

CARBONDALE, IL — Hangar 9, a beloved institution on Carbondale’s legendary Illinois Avenue strip, is set to reopen this August with exciting updates and new ownership. Southern Illinois University (SIU) alumni Andrew Perlmutter and Scott Moller acquired the venue from longtime owner Sally Carter. Hangar 9 closed its doors on December 31, 2024, after 47 years

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Work will begin to restore PHS football fields damaged by tornado

PERRYVILLE – Work will soon begin to make the Perryville High School football fields safe for players and spectators after the fields were littered with broken glass and debris during the May 14 tornado. The playing field in Pirate Stadium and the practice field will be stripped and re-sodded to ensure that all dangerous materials

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TG Missouri earns $112,060 rebate for energy efficiencies as part of carbon neutrality goal

PERRYVILLE, MO. – TG Missouri Corporation’s Perryville facility has received a $112,060 Power Moves® rebate from Citizens Electric Corporation, recognizing a series of energy efficiency upgrades that align with the company’s commitment to sustainability and its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.   The rebate was earned through a combination of high-efficiency equipment upgrades,

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