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Chester Memorial names Bradshaw as Employee of the Quarter

Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital named Apryl Bradshaw Employee of the Quarter for the ThirdQuarter 2026 on October 6, 2026. Apryl Bradshaw and Brett Bollmann, CEO Apryl Bradshaw, Administrative Assistant at Memorial Hospital, has been employed at Memorial for 20years. When asked what she likes most about working at Memorial, she replied, “The teamwork. […]

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Jennifer Huffman, MD Joins Saint Francis Vascular Surgery

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Jennifer Huffman, MD to Saint Francis Vascular Surgery. Huffman recently completed a vascular surgery fellowship at University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia, MO, and she is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. She previously completed a general surgery residency at the University

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Memorial Hospital Conducts Annual Decontamination Operations Training

Memorial Hospital’s Decon Operations Team conducted its annual Decontamination Operations Training on October 9, 2026, as part of the hospital’s ongoing commitment to emergency preparedness and response readiness. Memorial Hospital’s Decon Operations Team participates in annual decontamination training on October 9, 2026, to maintain readiness for hazardous materials and other emergency response situations. The training

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Illinois State Police Combats Vehicle Hijacking and Theft

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to target vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violent crimes using grant funding from the Illinois Secretary of State Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council. ​ ISP was awarded a $10 million grant for the first fiscal year, another $677,000 in June

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Ste. Genevieve Middle School Students to Present Fairy-Tale Comedy

The Ste. Genevieve Middle School will present What Happened After Once Upon a Time by Alexi Alfieri at the Ste. Genevieve R-II Performing Arts Center. This hilarious twist on classic fairy tales takes a fresh look at what happens when familiar characters decide they have a few things to say about how their stories are

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Buyers Face Record Home Prices But Would Still Pay $42,793 More for Energy Efficient Homes

According to the Associated Press, the median existing-home price hit a record $417,500 for September, while 30-year mortgage rates reached 7.4%.   Even with high prices and mortgage rates, a new nationwide survey from Williams Homes reveals what Americans are still willing to pay more for in a new-construction home.   Here’s a look at

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From clay to community: SIU’s Empty Bowls returns Saturday

by Maxbiya English CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale ceramics students and faculty invite the community to purchase a handmade bowl and enjoy some soup Saturday, Oct. 17. The annual Empty Bowls fundraiser runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — or until the bowls sell out — at the Neighborhood Co-op Grocery, 1815

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Ameren strengthens commitment to communities with $10 million in additional funding for programs to help customers across Missouri and Illinois 

ST. LOUIS (Oct. 14, 2026) – Ameren has reinforced its commitment to strong community partnerships with $10 million in additional funding to replenish programs that help eligible customers manage their energy bills.  “At Ameren, we know our strength is tied to the strength of the communities we serve,” said Gwen Mizell, Ameren senior vice president and

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Grow Your Own Oyster Mushrooms with MU Extension

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – Many people enjoy searching for wild mushrooms but struggle to find them or worry about properly identifying edible species. Grow Your Own Oyster Mushrooms workshop offers a safe and rewarding alternative by teaching participants how to grow oyster mushrooms at home. Presented by Katie Kammler, University of Missouri Extension Horticulture Specialist,

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