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Memorial Hospital Introduces Advanced Treatment Option for Varicose Veins

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Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of the VenaSeal™ procedure, a minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins, now offered by Dr. Ziya Baghmanli, General Surgeon. The new service provides patients in the region with a modern treatment option designed to relieve symptoms of venous disease and improve quality of life. Varicose veins affect […]

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SIU and Mizzou collaborate on $300k project to monitor soybean drought stress with drones, AI

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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Illinois is the number one producer of soybeans in the United States, but farmers across the state face a big issue when it comes to maintaining their crops — drought. Periods with little to no rain can hamper growth or, worse yet, kill the plant.  Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are

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Perryville Chamber names Incredible Edibles as of the Month

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The Perryville Chamber of Commerce has named Incredible Edibles LLC as its Business of the Month!  Since opening her doors in 2016, owner Bonnie Hanson has created much more than a place for delicious treats. She’s built a business centered around kindness, connection, and a genuine love for the community she serves.  From her delicious

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MDC postpones winter trout stocking due to warm temperatures

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Unseasonably warm temperatures have prompted the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) to postpone its annual winter trout stocking. Fisheries staff stock rainbow trout in urban-area lakes across Missouri beginning the first week of November. However, warm water temperatures have pushed stocking efforts to the second week. “Trout are a cold-water species

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Chester Grade School October 2026 Jackets of the Month

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BY JIM BEERS             Chester Grade School announced the October 2026 “Jackets of the Month” on Monday October 26. Students are nominated by teachers. One student per grade level is selected to be the “Jacket of the Month”.  Jackets of the Month must have demonstrated the four HIVE characteristics of Having RESPECT, Initiating RESPONSIBILITY, Valuing

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MDC invites beginner hunters to a free mentored duck hunt in southeast Missouri this December

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.– The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), in partnership with the Ducks Unlimited Puxico Chapter, invites youth duck hunters to a mentored hunt Dec.12 from 8 a.m. To 6 p.m. at Duck Creek Conservation Area headquarters in Bollinger County. This free event is designed for beginners between the ages of 8 to 18.

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SIU researcher to speak on Southern Illinois glacial history at free event

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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — A Southern Illinois University Carbondale researcher will be a guest speaker at a free, public event in Marion.  Steve Gariepy with SIU’s STEM Education Research Center will discuss natural divisions in Southern Illinois, with a focus on the Illinoisan Glacial termination line that runs across the region. The talk

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MNVM invites the public to join in a special Veterans Day ceremony

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PERRYVILLE, MO – Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) invites the public tojoin in a special Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.,featuring the official dedication of the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument on the Memorial’scampus in Perryville, Missouri.This meaningful occasion will honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate

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