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Hear national contracting, cybersecurity, innovation funding experts at SouthernTECH2026

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Businesses and university researchers can gain practical insights into government contracting, cybersecurity compliance and innovation funding at SouthernTECH 2026: Harnessing Technology for Government Contract Success.     The hybrid event, hosted by the Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is set for 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on April 29 […]

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois recognizes top cookie sellers

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GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) would like to congratulate the Top Cookie Sellers from the annual Girl Scout Cookie Program for 2026. Girl Scouts made door-to-door sales, hosted cookie booths, and even made online sales to friends and family near and far. GSofSI would like to recognize the girls who sold

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Briana Pfaff is named SGHS April Rotary Student of the Month

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Briana Pfaff has been named Ste. Genevieve High School’s Rotary Student of the Month for April.     Briana is the daughter of Christina and Lawrence Pfaff, Jr.   Briana’s scholastic honors include: ranking 17th in her graduating class, earning Summa Cum Laude for one year and Magna Cum Laude for two

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Abigail Woodard is named SGHS April Elks Student of the Month

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Abigail Woodard has been named the Ste. Genevieve High School’s Elks Student of the Month for April.     Abigail is the daughter of Matthew and Sheila Woodard.   Abigail’s scholastic honors include ranking 7th in her graduating class, placing in the top 10 percent of her class for three years, earning

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Sparta Community Hospital leader shares expertise at state conference

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SPARTA, IL —Sparta Community Hospital is proud to announce that Cheryl Adams, RN, BSN, MBA, Administrator of Sparta At-Home Health Care, recently served as a panel speaker at the Illinois Homecare & Hospice Council 2026 Annual Conference.      Cheryl Adams, RN, BSN, MBA, Administrator of Sparta At-Home Health Care (center), speaks during a panel

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SIU Carbondale police adds community service, therapy K-9 to roster

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently added a new member to its force as another component in its community outreach efforts. KT and SIU Carbondale Department of Public Safety officer Morgan Lyerla. KT is the department’s first community service mental health advocate K-9, (Photo by Russell Bailey)  

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