JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Table Rock State Park is excited to announce the opening of five new premium yurts, which are part of Missouri State Parks’ revenue bond projects. The five new premium yurts are now available for reservations with arrivals beginning today.. Reservations can be made by contacting the Reservation Call Center at 877-422-6766 from […]
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital hosted Nursing Skills Days December 2–4, 2025, bringing together RNs, LPNs, and CNAs from across the ER, ICU, MSU, Infusion, and OR for three days of immersive, hands-on training. Held in the hospital’s conference room and key clinical departments, the event reinforced Memorial’s commitment to clinical excellence, emergency readiness, and the
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Photos and Story By Jim Beers CHESTER – Saturday December 6, local children enjoyed lots of FREE Christmas activities thanks to the Chester High School Student Council. From 1:00 p.m. till 4:00 p.m., Student Council members hosted their first “Christmas Extravaganza” at Chester High School’s Dr. James F. Sharp Cafeteria and Colbert Memorial Gymnasium. The
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PERRYVILLE, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Ozark Land Trust (OLT) have partnered to acquire an ecologically critical 80-acre tract of land located immediately adjacent to the City of Perryville. MDC, Ozark Land Trust partner to acquire key habitat for endangered grotto sculpin (pictured above). The property — containing eight
STE. GENEVIEVE — Madden Wolk has been selected the Rotary Student of the Month for December from Ste. Genevieve High School. Madden is the son of Jerrod and Sarah Wolk. Madden’s scholastic honors include earning Summa Cum Laude. Madden is a member of the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) and was a
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Cecilia Mooney, the Elks Student of the Month for December from Ste. Genevieve High School. Cecilia is the daughter of John and Elaine Mooney. Cecilia’s scholastic honors include: being in the Top 10 Percent of her class, earning Summa Cum Laude and receiving the Algebra I award. Cecilia is Drum
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Special Olympics bowlers from the Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II competed in their first-ever bowling event on Saturday at the Bonne Terre Fun Center — and they made quite an entrance. The team brought home three gold medals and one silver, marking an exciting milestone for our athletes and coaches. Congratulations
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STE. GENEVIEVE – On Dec. 8, 2025, the Speaking Dragons finalists and semifinalists competed at the Missouri East Speech Association (MESA) Finals, bringing home an impressive set of individual and team awards. Eight students advanced to the final round, showcasing strong preparation, confidence and skill across several events. Duo Interpretation: Sophia Jordan and
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Three days of Christmas activities help set the tone for a bright Chester Christmas By Jim Beers CHESTER – The annual Christmas on the River Celebration in Chester was held Friday, Saturday and Sunday December 5, 6, and 7 throughout the city. The celebration began decades ago in Chester to kick-off the Christmas season and
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. – The academic achievements of about 1,550 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students will be celebrated at fall 2025 commencement exercises on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Banterra Center. Commencement begins at 9:30 a.m. There is no limit to guests, and all seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis with no
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