Glen Carbon, Illinois – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) has wrapped up the annual Fall Product Program for 2026. Girls in Southern Illinois sold $457,000 in tasty treats, magazines, and other fun products. Let’s give a shout out to the following girls for being Fall Product Top Sellers for their respective areas: Olivia Koester […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Have nature lovers on your holiday gift list? The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) online Nature Shop makes holiday shopping a breeze for anyone interested in nature-themed gifts. Offerings include the ever-popular Natural Events Calendar, plus a variety of books and more for all ages. Holiday shoppers can also skip retail stores
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Building stronger communities takes more than financial support. It takes relationships, collaboration, and a shared commitment to making a difference.For the Community Counseling Center Foundation (CCCF), those relationships extend across the five Southeast Missouri counties served by Community Counseling Center: Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, and Ste. Genevieve.Throughout the region, the
The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is inviting community members to honor the memory of loved ones while supporting patient care through its annual Tree of Remembrance Campaign. The Tree of Remembrance is a longstanding holiday tradition that provides an opportunity to make a donation in honor or memory of a loved one while supporting important
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PERRYVILLE, Mo. (Nov. 9, 2026) – Mercy Health Foundation Perry is bringing the best of both Festival of Trees and Paint the Town Red into one night this winter to ensure high quality, compassionate care remains within reach for area patients. Guests and sponsors will experience an evening celebrating the strength of community and the
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Perry County received a delivery of 3,760 trout on Monday morning as part of the annual stocking efforts at Legion Lake The program is funded locally by Perry County, Perry County Sportsman Club and the City of Perryville. Through the winter months, the Missouri Department of Conservation says fishing enthusiasts can participate on a catch-and-release
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame extends its condolences to the family and friends of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Eddie Mulder. He was 83 years old. Born in 1943 in Bellflower, Calif., Mulder was a dominant desert racer in the 1960s, capturing five AMA Grand National victories, as well as several California
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SPRINGFIELD, IL (Nov. 10, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index for October was 97.8, down 0.1 points from September and slightly below the 53-year average of 98.0. The Uncertainty Index fell 6 points from September to 84, the lowest level since December 2025. “There was little change in optimism among small businesses in
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 400 aspiring teachers will visit Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Friday, Nov. 13, for SIU Future Teachers Day, an interactive event for area high school students. Formerly known as SIU Education Day, the event, held at the SIU Student Center, is part of the university’s multifaceted efforts to address the
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Annual event recognized and honored local veterans at school-wide reception and assembly BY JIM BEERS The 2026 Chester Grade School Assembly to recognize and honor local veterans was held Monday November 9. For several years this event has taken place at an all-school assembly the week of Veteran’s Day. This year’s event was definitely
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