LOUISVILLE, Ky. – In recognition of Arbor Day on April 25, the TurfMutt Foundation is celebrating the vital role trees play in enriching our environment, enhancing our health, and beautifying the spaces where we live, work, and play. “Trees are environmental superheroes,” says Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation. “They clean our air, cool […]
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CHESTER – A special board meeting of the Chester School District Board of Education will be held April 23, 2025, at 5 p.m. at the Chester Community High School Juergens Gym located at 1901 Swanwick Street, Chester, Ill. AGENDA Call to Order and Roll Call – 5:00 pm Opportunity for Public Comment (please
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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – The Community Services Forum is excited to announce its upcoming Drive-Thru Drug Take Back Event, which will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 9 am till 12 pm. The event will be held at two convenient locations: Ste. Genevieve Firehouse and Bloomsdale Family Health Clinic. Improper disposal of medication
by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize National Small Business Week by celebrating the accomplishments of some of the area’s newest entrepreneurs. One of the participants in last year’s Small Business Spotlight celebrates the launch of a new venture. (Photo provided) Community members are invited to the annual Small Business Spotlight
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen will meet in regular and work sessions Thursday, beginning at 6 p.m. with the regular meeting. The work session will follow the regular session. The agenda: City Administrator report: Work session agenda: Board of Aldermen
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Pope Francis will be remembered as a cleric who emphasized dignity and who advocated for marginalized people throughout the world, says Father Joseph A. Brown, a professor and coordinator of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Africana Studies Program and director of the School of Africana & Multicultural Studies. Pope Francis,
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale continues to be among the top universities in providing educational opportunities to military veterans, active duty personnel and their families on campus, online and in extended campus offerings. SIU Carbondale, along with two SIU Online and Extended Campus locations in Florida and California earned “2025-2026
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CHESTER, Ill. – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest arrest reports. Randall R. Griffith 46, Sparta, arrested April 14, 2025 by Sparta Police for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and St Clair County warrants for failure to appear on charges of battery, criminal trespass to land and violation of order of protection. Is
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Governor Mike Kehoe addressed the assembled leaders from Missouri agriculture as well as the Missouri House and Senate in appreciation for the time spent packing meals for Missourians facing hunger. Missouri Farmers Care and partners have raised over 13 million meals since 2013 through the Drive to Feed Kids. The Drive’s year-long effort
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Spring brings a variety of newborn animals that may look to be abandoned, but Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Protection Regional Supervisor Russell Duckworth says that’s rarely the case, and that it’s best to leave wildlife wild. “Young wildlife are seldom orphaned,” said Duckworth. “When we see newborn animals alone, that means
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