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MAC starts Phlebotomy Technician Program

PARK HILLS– Mineral Area College is launching a new 8-week Phlebotomy Technician program in March. The program will not be eligible for college credit, but students may still be eligible for tuition assistance through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) or SkillUP.   In MAC’s Allied Health Simulation Lab, Instructor Misty Weston demonstrates one […]

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Missouri State student-sathletes to be recognized on AD Honor Roll

SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State University will recognize 237 student-athletes here Tuesday evening (Feb. 15) as honorees on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the fall 2021 semester. The distinguished scholars all posted a 3.0 grade-point average or better during the fall term and represent all 17 intercollegiate programs. Director of Athletics Kyle Moats, along with

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Perry County Health System announces community engagement plan

PERRYVILLE — Perry County Health System is pleased to announce that Newpoint Healthcare Advisors, a leader in healthcare consulting, is joining the team of experts evaluating the future of healthcare in Perry County.   Newpoint, and its Chairman Joe Lupica, are nationally recognized as experts in helping communities ensure that local interests remain at the

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Perryville Police report

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report of arrests and incidents.   58-year-old Jeffrey Ferguson of Perryville was charged with unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of possession of an illegal firearm January 26th. Police say Ferguson was charged after he allegedly entered the police department with an illegal

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Prescribed burning to begin in Mark Twain National Forest

ROLLA — Mark Twain National Forest employees will be conducting spring prescribed burning as weather allows, at locations across the Forest in the coming weeks.  Despite recent snow, grasses and brush across the Forest are getting dried out by the sunny skies, low moisture levels, and winds.  The Forest is also in its spring fire

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Randolph County Sheriff’s reports

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Arrested were:   Samantha M. Valigura 29, Sparta, arrested February 7, 2022 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for unlawful possession of meth.  Released on recognizance bond.   Francisco W. Paxtor Mejia 43, Perryville, arrested February

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SIU Carbondale spring commencement exercises set

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Ceremonies for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s spring 2022 commencement are set. The ceremonies will be May 6-7. There is no ticketing for guests, and guest seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. All of the ceremonies, except for the SIU School of Law ceremony in Shryock Auditorium, will take place in Banterra

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