CHESTER — An out of control car crashed into a storage unit behind the Chester Wal-Mart store Monday afternoon. (Photos by Jim Beers) According to reports, the crash happened about 12:57 p.m. when the driver of the vehicle “blacked out”. The driver was able to get out of the car and […]
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ALTENBURG – The ”Best Little Fair in the Land” will open with a parade at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 19, which includes bands, floats and other entries followed by the opening ceremony featuring the parade’s Grand Marshal. Last year a record ten high school marching bands and musical groups from throughout southeast Missouri participated.
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CARTERVILLE, Ill. — Read SI, the regional affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, reports that it has experienced unprecedented enrollment growth, creating an urgent need for additional funding to sustain its mission of providing free, high-quality books to children. The cost for the program’s first year was almost double the initial projection, underscoring the critical importance
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PERRYVILLE – The Society for Science has named a Perryville High School science teacher a member of its 2025-26 Advocate Program. Leanne Thele is a 29-year veteran science teacher, having spent the last four years at PHS. She is one of 70 teachers nationwide to be named Society for Science Advocates this year. The
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is excited to welcome Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) students from Beck School of Nursing to its facility for the Fall 2025 semester. Beginning this fall, students will complete clinical rotations every Wednesday, working 12-hour shifts alongside hospital staff to gain hands-on experience in patient care. Beck Nursing Students and
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ST. LOUIS–Simon Friend, Daryl Roth, Hal Luftig, Mark Gordon Pictures, and NETworks Presentations are proud to announce casting for the US tour of the Tony Award®-winning theatrical experience LIFE OF PI. Lolita Chakrabarti’s dazzling stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s best-selling novel is a worldwide phenomenon that will now thrill audiences across the US on a
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in September with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs. Text “MDC Nature” to 468311 for program reminders and updates. Game Bird Hunting: Here’s the Deal With Teal (Virtual Only) | Noon – 1 p.m. on Sept. 11 Register online at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/210485 After
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve’s assistant city administrator Dave Bova has been named the interim city administrator with the departure of City Administrator Happy Welch. Happy Welch David Bova Bova’s salary as assistant city administrator was $65,707 a year. Welch said he is now taking on additional duties as interim city administrator. The aldermen approved
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – A growing number of Missourians are facing an unexpected consequence of tick bites: a dangerous food allergy known as alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). University of Missouri Extension is asking for the public’s help to better understand the challenges this condition creates for individuals, families and communities. Bites from common Missouri ticks such as
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STE. GENEVIEVE – At its August meeting, the Ste. Genevieve County Democratic Club collected over 150 of the most needed food items for the Bloomsdale St. Vincent de Paul food pantry. Pictured left to right are Genny Pfaff, Jean Johnson and Judy Thomas. All three are volunteers at the food pantry and club members. They
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