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Dr. Jeff Nix selected as Southeast Missouri Athletic Director of the Year

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II announced that the Southeast Missouri Athletic Directors has selected its athletic director Dr. Jeff Nix as the 2024-2025 Athletic Director of the Year for the Southeast Region. This is Dr. Nix’s 24th year serving the Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District. He has been the […]

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CHS students pick their teachers of the month

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CHESTER – Students at Chester High School have chosen the school’s teachers of the month for October. The Chester High School Teachers of the Month of October 2024 include (left to right) Ashly Bert, Physical Education Paraprofessional; Steve Colonel, Band Director; and Ashleigh Stegmann, In-House Substitute Teacher. At the right is CHS Principal, Jeremy Blechle.

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CHS senior named 2024-2025 DAR Good Citizen

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CHESTER – Chester High School senior Whitney Sulser is the school’s 2024-25 DAR Good Citizen Program Award recipient. Jim Beers Photo   For her recognition Sulser received a certificate and a DAR Pin.   In addition she was entered into the DAR Scholarship Program Essay Contest for the opportunity to advance to the State, Divisional,

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Bloomsdale Elementary School holds career day

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BLOOMSDALE – Fifth graders at Bloomsdale Elementary School had the opportunity to visit various local businesses as part of their school’s annual career day. According to a news release, students spent time visiting several local business professionals and organizations. Some of these included industrial and engineering technology, business management and marketing, veterinary care, health and

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With winter weather on the horizon, IEMA-OHS encourages preparedness this week

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SPRINGFIELD–While it doesn’t feel quite like winter yet, temperatures are dipping to freezing some nights and that means it’s time to get ready for the cold. Nov. 4-8 is Winter Weather Preparedness Week and a good time to take stock of your preparedness items. Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) Director

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With one call, Illinois Joining Forces empowers friends and family to link veterans to life-saving resources

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SPRINGFIELD, IL — CHICAGO, IL – As Veterans Day approaches and the holiday season nears, Illinois Joining Forces (IJF) is relaunching Operation Connect-A-Vet, a program designed to link veterans, their families, and essential services. With the veteran population in Illinois growing, so does the need for targeted support that addresses both immediate needs and long-term well-being.  

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Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office releases report

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports of arrests and reported incidents for the week ending, Nov. 11 Arrested Person: 4 (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: Assault: Assist Other Agency: 3 Animal Control: 21

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SIU Brass Day features visits by middle, high school students, lecture and recital

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 100 middle school and high school students from throughout the region are expected to learn the intricacies of playing brass instruments and hear from accomplished tubist and composer Joanna Ross Hersey at the second Brass Day, hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Music on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

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