ALTERNBURG – Ann Meyer Hazelwood’s love for red and white began in Perry County, where she was born and raised. Her passion for quilting grew when she opened Patches, Etc. in St. Charles, Missouri. What started as a small venture blossomed into a quilt, needlework, and button shop that thrived for 30 years. […]
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O’FALLON, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) proudly supports Construction Safety Week 2026, scheduled for May 4-8, under the national theme “All in Together.” This year’s campaign emphasizes three key pillars of Recognize-Respond-Respect as a unified call to action for addressing high-energy, high-hazard work and preventing serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) in the
by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Twenty-five high-achieving community college students from Illinois, Florida and Texas have received Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2026 Provost’s Scholarships, which cover tuition and mandatory fees for two years. Five John A. Logan College students who received a Southern Illinois University Carbondale Provost Scholarship on April 21 are, from left, Nurfarhana
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) set an intervention deadline of May 11, 2026, in a case filed by Spire Missouri Inc. d/b/a Spire seeking a certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) to construct, install, own, operate, maintain, and otherwise control and manage a natural gas distribution system in Christian County,
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CHESTER – Isabel Carron, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist at Memorial Hospital’s Therapy & Sports Rehab Center in Chester, IL, has recently completed the SPEAK OUT® Therapy Program Certification Course. The SPEAK OUT® Therapy Program, developed by the nonprofit Parkinson Voice Project®, is a specialized, evidence-based approach designed to help people with Parkinson’s disease
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JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces 39 recruits signed their final offers at General Headquarters, Jefferson City, on March 28, 2026, to join the 126th Recruit Class. The class began their training at the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on April 20, 2026, and will conclude
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CHESTER – The Mississippi Valley Art Guild has released its May calendar of events. The MVAG has lots of classes lined up for May. For kids, on May 2, 1-3 p.m., for ages 6+, there will be a Birdhouse Party. Join our wonderful Megan Schoenherr to create your own birdhouse. On May 9, 1-3pm, for
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PARK HILLS – Mineral Area College is proud to announce that History and Political Science Instructor Rodney Wilson has been named a recipient of the 2026 American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award. This national honor recognizes exceptional community college teachers who make a difference in the classroom, demonstrate passion,
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS), one of Missouri’s oldest social service agencies and most trusted advocates for children and families, has named Chris Gearin as its new chief development officer. Gearin joins the LFCS executive team with more than 30 years of leadership experience. As chief development officer,
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Artists, Little Big Town and Walker Montgomery will perform Saturday, August 22 at 7:30 pm at the Missouri State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance Tickets are $65 – $80 (includes potential fees). State Fair concert ticket presale starts at 9 am, Tuesday, May 12 through Etix.com. Public on sale starts
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