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Jefferson College to unveil transformed fine arts center

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HILLSBORO, MO – Marking 50 years since its theater’s original construction, Jefferson College will celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its newly renovated Fine Arts Building on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.   The event, themed “Golden Opportunity,” invites the community to experience a facility reimagined for the next half-century of creativity. The extensive […]

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Illinois given ultimatum after audit finds 1 in 5 non-citizen truck licenses issued illegally

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SPRINGFIELD – Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently issued a written ultimatum to both Gov. JB Pritzker and Kevin Duesterhaus, the state director of driver services under Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, and listed several cases of drivers were in violation of the law.    “I need our state partners to understand that they work

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Heritage Commission meeting minutes released

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the Ste. Genevieve Heritage Commission meeting held Monday, February 23 have been released.   Minutes HERITAGE COMMISSION Ste. Genevieve, MO February 23, 2026 5:30pm   Call to Order at 5:30 pm   Roll Call: Commissioners Casey Benner, Tom Hooper, Whitney Tucker, Mark Buchhiet, and Alderman Patrick Fahey were present

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Girl Scout earns Silver Award during American Heart Month by launching Heart Health website

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ST. LOUIS, MO – In honor of American Heart Month this February, local Girl Scout Nadia Snee is helping families take charge of their heart health. Nadia has earned the prestigious Girl Scout Silver Award for creating an educational website designed to raise awareness about heart disease and prevention for people of all ages. Heart

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Valerie Hotop, FNP-BC joins Saint Francis Pain Management Center

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Valerie Hotop, FNP-BC to Pain Management Center. Valerie graduated from Maryville University, St. Louis, MO in 2025. She is board certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.     The Pain Management Center at Saint Francis Medical Center helps people suffering from acute

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SIU’s Dental Hygiene Program hosts inaugural white coat ceremony

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Dental Hygiene Program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale recently launched a symbolic new tradition by hosting its inaugural white coat ceremony.     The SIU dental hygiene program class of 2026 was among the participants in the program’s inaugural white coat ceremony. Photo provided.   “The ceremony represents far more than

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SGCMH prepares for 27th Annual Women’s Health Fair – SupHER Heroes, Your Health is Your Greatest Power!

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STE. GENEVIEVE, MO. – Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) is gearing up for its 27th annual Women’s Health Fair scheduled for Saturday, February 28, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The theme for this year’s event is “SupHER Heroes, Your Health is Your Greatest Power!”     Ladies unlock your ultimate super power, come take

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Perry County official announces first-day filings

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PERRYVILLE – Filing began Tuesday morning for the August primary election.   The following individuals filed for the respective offices. All filed for the Republican primary.   Presiding Commissioner  Jay Wengert   Perry County Clerk Jared W. Kutz    Perry County Recorder of Deeds Dana (Ballman) Pritchard    Perry County Treasurer Katie Schemel    Perry

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