SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans that warmer weather means an increased potential for exposure to several illnesses that can be carried by animals or biting pests. While enjoying outdoor activities, people should take appropriate precautions to reduce their risk of contracting serious illness. “Spring and summer provide so […]
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STE. GENEVIEVE – On Friday May 22nd, from 6 to 9 pm, come downtown and check out Ste. Genevieve’s art galleries and studios in a relaxed open-house atmosphere. There are nine participating art venues, five of which are located on North Main Street in Little Bohemia. At Music Art Love, Christine Alexander offers
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently, local high school students were recognized by the annual Ste. Genevieve Elks Banquet. These seniors included those who were selected as Elks Student of the Month during the 2025-2026 school year and those who received the Ste. Genevieve Elk’s Military Recognition for their plans to join the armed forces.
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II will meet Tuesday in open session at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 in the Ste. Genevieve Early Childhood Center Multipurpose Room, 1200 Maple Drive, Ste. Genevieve. Most of the meeting will be open to the public. The tentative agenda for the meeting:
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PULASKI COUNTY — As Illinois lawmakers enter the final weeks of budget negotiations before the May 31 deadline, Southern Illinois conservation leader Dale Shumaker is urging state leaders to reach a bipartisan solution that fully supports Illinois’ Soil and Water Conservation Districts before more local conservation capacity is lost. Shumaker, President of the Association
by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Whether it’s Bigfoot, the Big Muddy Monster, creatures from the watery deep among urban legends, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum wants all artists to put their best work on display in celebrating hidden or unknown animals and creatures. “Spooks or Spoofs,” a national juried cryptid-themed exhibition will run Aug. 11
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STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve High School seniors were recognized for their future plans, achievements and scholarship awards during a combined Decision Day and Scholarship Day ceremony held Monday, May 4, in the Performing Arts Center. The event brought together the senior class to celebrate the many paths students will take following graduation.
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SIKESTON, Mo. – Southeast Missouri Food Bank is launching its Summer Meals for Kids campaign with a goal of providing 200,000 meals to children across Southeast Missouri this summer, a time when many families lose access to the school breakfasts and lunches they depend on during the academic year. More than 18,000 children in
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SPRINGFIELD – With the weather getting warmer and litter operations ramping up, the Illinois Department of Transportation is asking the public to be on the alert for maintenance crews picking up trash and other debris across the state. Everyone can do their part to keep Illinois roads clean, take pride in their environment, provide a positive
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Perryville Police Department is reporting the arrest of a 41-year-old man earlier this month on assault and burglary charges. Nicholas Ryan Beck was arrested in connection with an incident May 8th in the 500 block of Grand Avenue. He faces a charge of first degree burglary and a charge of
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