JEFFERSON CITY – Americans increasingly rely on smartphones, tablets, headphones, power tools, toys and other devices powered by lithium-ion batteries that if used incorrectly or damaged, can overheat, start a fire or explode. National Fire Prevention Week 2025 – Oct. 5 to 11 – focuses on understanding the risks these devices may pose and how […]
by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Little Grassy Get Down, a popular premier, family-friendly music festival, returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center Oct. 10-12, and tickets are available now. Great music abounds at the Little Grassy Get Down. (SIU Carbondale photo) The weekend features an impressive lineup of live
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Two Perryville women are among 10 Southeast Missouri State University students who have been named finalists for the 2025 Man and Woman of the Year awards, which recognize outstanding student leaders who exemplify academic excellence, campus involvement and community service. Sponsored by various campus organizations, the finalists include Sophie Martin
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests and incidents for the week ending September 26. Arrested Person: 6 (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 3 Assault: Assist Other Agency: Animal Control: 8
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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – Good timing made all the difference for the Ste. Genevieve County Fire Protection District. Just as the new district was getting off the ground, Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) stepped up with a donation of computers and laptops to help them get started. Fire Chief Tim Flieg had
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Football and tailgating, a tasting event, an outdoor movie, a craft sale, Greek Sing and a guest appearance by actor, restaurateur, author, activist and drug counselor Danny Trejo are just a few of the fun activities in store for visitors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Family Weekend 2025, set
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host a pair of virtual events Oct. 8 in recognition of National APEX Day and celebration of 40 years of fostering success with government contracting. Carbondale Mayor Carolin Harvey and Brenda Henderson, director of the Illinois APEX Accelerator at SIU,
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Editor’s note: The Cape Girardeau Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints encompasses the River Region counties of Perry and Ste. Genevieve, Mo. and Randolph County, Ill., among others in Southern Illinois and Southeast Missouri. CAPE GIRARDEAU – The president of the Cape Girardeau Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ
CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Jamie T. Knapp 56, Sparta, arrested September 22, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated battery. Is incarcerated. Linda M. Clark 56, Sparta, arrested September 24, 2025 by Sparta Police for criminal damage to property and trespassing. Is incarcerated.
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STE. GENEVIEVE – This paving project on Brushy Creek between Holmes and Fields Roads, should be finished this week, Presiding County Commissioner Randy Ruzicka said in an email Monday morning.
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