STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently, the 5th Annual All Together Art Show was held at Common Grounds Coffee Shop! Each year, students and community members create artwork that highlight and celebrate inclusion. The theme of this year’s show was Sprinkles, Scoops and Smiles that Shine — Inclusion is Sweet All the Time, and […]
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School students in Mrs. Danielle Yamnitz’s Anatomy classes recently traveled to St. Louis University (SLU) School of Medicine for a cadaver demonstration, offering a firsthand look at human anatomy beyond the classroom. During the visit, students had the opportunity to observe cadavers generously donated to science and
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Elementary School kindergarten student Ronan Wibbenmeyer has been named Artist of the Week by Artsonia, earning top honors in the Kindergarten–3rd grade category. Ronan was also awarded $100 in art supplies from Blick Art Materials! All student artwork at Ste. Genevieve Elementary is uploaded to
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PAWNEE, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) and Capital Development Board (CDB) today broke ground on a new K-9 training complex. The $8.9 million state investment consists of two new buildings, including upgraded kennels, training areas, and office space. “Here in Illinois, we’re proud to support our State Police as they take
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Mayor Brian Keim presented a Mayoral Merit Award to longtime resident and civic leader Herb Fallert during Thursday’s meeting of the board of aldermen. Mayor Keim read the official proclamation presented to Fallert which included a long list of his accomplishments. Read the proclamation here: Herb
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CHESTER, IL. – Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Jennifer Donjon Employee of the Quarter for the First Quarter 2026 on April 8, 2026. Jennifer Donjon and Brett Bollmann, CEO Jennifer Donjon, Lab Lead Rural Health Clinic Phlebotomist at Memorial Hospital, has been employed at Memorial since November 2011. When asked
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Last week, Citizens Electric donated $500 to the Care to Learn – Ste. Genevieve chapter (bit.ly/dragongiving). Care to Learn maximizes donations by securing matching grants to address students’ needs. The Ste. Genevieve chapter supports our Friday Backpack Program, as well as provides immediate funding for emergent health, hunger, and hygiene needs, ensuring
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Have you ever tried sailing a banana? Or perhaps floating on a canopy bed or giant guitar? There’s just no telling what people will be paddling around Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Campus Lake April 18 when the Great Cardboard Boat regatta makes its 51st appearance. Make plans now to
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. – The public is invited to a free event on Earth Day that highlights nature, conservation and Southern Illinois’ unique ecology through immersive experiences – some of which feel out of this world. Teachers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s River Region Master Teaching Fellows Program are proud to host the
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Prom is Saturday April 11 By Jim Beers CHESTER – It is Prom Week 2026 at Chester High School and on Wednesday April 8 the 2026 Prom Court was announced. The Chester High School 2026 Prom Court includes (Front Row, Left to Right): Aubrey Colvis, Junior Princess Candidate; Annah Helvey-Ahring, Senior Queen Candidate; Addison Gottschammer,
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