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Chester High School seniors receive college scholarships: Part 3

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By Jim Beers CHESTER – At Chester High School’s 2026 Awards Night there were approximately 40 different organizations and individuals that sponsored monetary scholarships to graduating seniors. These seniors had the opportunity to commit to attending collegiate institutions next fall.   In numerous situations, more than one scholarship was presented by the same entity, therefore, […]

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Sports, sustainable art and STEAM all in one place at SIU camps

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Kids can learn a skill at summer camp that is the polar opposite of screen time — not just making a print book, but first making the paper for the pages! And that’s just one camp offered in late June through mid-July. There are also camps for young athletes,

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Justice Matters

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Celebrating our American ideals, 250 years later   Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice W. Brent Powell   Growing up, the Fourth of July meant lots of family, fun, food … and of course, fireworks! But I’ve since come to appreciate what the holiday is meant to celebrate – the Declaration of Independence. And so this year –

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Governor appoints Trish Erzfeld to state board

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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has appointed Trish Erzfeld of Perryville to a state board.     Trish Erzfeld, of Perryville, was appointed to the Missouri State Council on the Arts. Ms. Erzfeld is currently the executive director of Perry County Heritage Tourism. She is involved in numerous organizations, including the Missouri Association of

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Gavin Gegg earns statewide VFW Auxiliary Scholarship

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STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve High School Class of 2026 graduate and valedictorian Gavin Gegg has been awarded first place in the VFW Auxiliary Department of Missouri Past National Presidents Scholarship competition, earning an $1,800 scholarship.     The scholarship is awarded annually by the VFW Auxiliary Department of Missouri in honor of past National

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‘Care to Learn’ and ‘Backpacks for Friday’ support SG R-II students and families

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STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District is proud to highlight the remarkable impact of two key programs—Care to Learn and Backpacks for Friday—that continue to support our students and families by meeting critical health, hunger, and hygiene needs.     Care to Learn: Meeting Immediate Needs, One Student at a Time

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When the heat is on, these shrubs deliver

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Midwesterners are all too familiar with scorching summers. While midsummer doesn’t offer the vivid floral displays of spring shrubs, great options are available, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.   Gardeners willing to embrace a more subtle look can choose from several tough, drought-tolerant shrubs that continue to bloom beautifully

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Team Missouri’s Lauren Cook sweeps four gold medals on best day yet at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.  — Team Missouri turned in its biggest medal day yet Wednesday at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, highlighted by a four-gold sweep in powerlifting, a gold-medal finish in tennis doubles, a clean sweep of the medal stand in Unified pickleball — every Missouri pickleball team brought home a medal — and an undefeated

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SEMO Food Bank welcomes new members to board of directors

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SIKESTON, MO – Southeast Missouri Food Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Kailen Trowbridge of Procter & Gamble and Jim Gadberry of Nationwide Insurance to its Board of Directors.     Kailen Trowbridge     Jim Gadberry   “We are excited to welcome Kailen and Jim to our Board of Directors,” said Joey

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