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Perryville public works director receives public utilities award

COLUMBIA – A multi-state organization of municipal utilities has honored Perryville Public Works Director Jeff Layton with its Buddy Bennett – Lee Barker Community Service Award.     Jeff Layton, Public Works Director for the City of Perryville, is presented with MPUA’s Buddy Bennett – Lee Barker Community Service Award. (Oct. 2, Osage Beach, MO)    The […]

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Illinois issues warning about lithium-ion batteries

SPRINGFIELD, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM), fire departments and organizations across Illinois are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) for more than 100 years — to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your

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SIU Sharp Museum series highlights Oak Street Art Collective works

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The work of two local artists at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum will kick off a series that highlights a collective of talented and creative women artists.     Lance, Sharp Museum curator of exhibits, shows off textile and ceramic artwork now on exhibition as part of the Oak Street

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Rep. Friess, Sen. Bryant participate in Workforce Summit at John A. Logan College

CARTERVILLE – Illinois State Representative David Friess and State Senator Terri Bryant attended the 4th Annual Workforce Summit held recently at John A. Logan College in Carterville.     State Representative David Friess, State Representative Patrick Windhorst, State Senator Terri Bryant and Randy Prince (IMA)   The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association stated it was proud to

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Mums burst with big, beautiful, bold color

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Few flowers signal fall’s arrival more than the cheerful chrysanthemum, or mum, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Mums’ long-lasting blooms put on a colorful display for weeks when other flowers have clocked out for the season.     Different colors of chrysanthemums. Public domain image, via Wikimedia Commons.  

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois receives $95,000 grant from Edwardsville Community Foundation    

GLEN CARBON, Ill. – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) is pleased to be the recipient of a generous $95,000 grant from Edwardsville Community Foundation (ECF). This grant will enhance the organization’s property, Camp Torqua, by providing a second storm shelter on the 70-plus acre property.     Girl Scouts not only enjoy Camp Torqua

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Fall Events at the National Shrine of the Miraculous Medal

PERRYVILLE – You and your loved ones are invited to the following upcoming events at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Missouri: Rosary for Life: Saturday, October 4, at 9:30 a.m. We will pray the Rosary for the preservation of life at the Miraculous Medal Moments area behind the

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One-pot fall meals bring comfort, flavor and dairy to the table

ST. LOUIS – As cooler weather sets in and busy fall schedules take over, families are turning to one-pot meals for quick, comforting dinners. These dishes offer the perfect balance of flavor, nutrition and convenience — and dairy products play a starring role. “One-pot meals are ideal for busy families because they save time in

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