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‘Falsettos’ kicks off SIU School of Theater and Dance’s 2025-26 season

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A musical that examines issues of gender identity, faith, family and relationships during the early AIDS epidemic of the late 1970s and early 1980s kicks off the Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Theater and Dance’s 2025-26 season.     Several “Falsettos” cast members rehearse ahead of the Oct.

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Woman arrested on drug and reckless driving charges

SPARTA – The Sparta Police Department reports arrest of subject on drug charges.     The Sparta Police Department reports the arrest of 41-year-old Candace O. Jones on charges of possession of methamphetamine and reckless driving.   The arrest happened approximately 11:59 a.m. Friday following a traffic stop in the parking lot of Sparta Center.

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Washington Democrats Put Americans Last Every Time

By Jason Smith, member of Congress Since President Trump was elected, Washington Democrats have stood opposed to his agenda. They voted against the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, which delivered no taxes on tips, no taxes on overtime, no taxes on Social Security, an expanded child tax credit and standard deduction, tax relief for small businesses,

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Ste. Genevieve Parks and Recreation Commission meeting minutes

STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the August 25th meeting of the Ste. Genevieve Parks and Recreation Commission meeting have been released.   Ste. Genevieve Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting MinutesAugust 25, 20256:30 p.m. City Hall at 165 S. Fourth St     Meeting called order at 6:30 p.m. by Gary Roth.   Roll Call:

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Ste. Genevieve High School announces Homecoming Court

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste, Genevieve High School has announced its 2025-2026 Homecoming Court: Freshman Attendants: Alice McConkey, Barrett Bowers Sophomore Attendants: Aila Wolk, Ashton Damm Junior Attendants: Clementine Birkenstock, Micah Scherrer Queen Candidates: Jacey Bauman, Emma Gegg, Vivian Kiefer, Cecilia Mooney, Briana Pfaff, and Linley Wehner King Candidates: Madden Wolk, Paul Taylor, Luke Ferranto, Justin

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Ste. Gen Co. School District R-II board meeting minutes released

STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the September 23 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II have been released.   A video recording of the meeting may be viewed at: https://youtu.be/6ZcvaKPNquQ?si=kq09HOmthCUDYqCs   MEETING MINUTES   AGENDA AMENDED: 9/22/25 4:13 PM (cg)   Ahead of the regularly scheduled open session meeting each month, the

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Ste. Gen R-II board meeting briefs from Sept. 23, 2025, regular meeting

STE. GENEVIEVE — This information includes highlights from the Ste. Genevieve County R-II Board of Education’s Sept. 23, 2025, Regular Meeting. This is an unofficial record. The official Board Minutes are posted on the district website and are located on BoardDocs, linked here. The video of the meeting can be found on the district’s Youtube

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