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SIU Carbondale welcomes 42 new tenure-track faculty this fall

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale is welcoming 42 new tenure-track faculty to campus for the 2025-2026 school year. Sheryl A. Tucker, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, said she is looking forward to learning about their scholarly and creative activities and how they will contribute in the classroom. “We are excited about the […]

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Randolph County Sheriff reports arrests

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests:   55-year-old Tracy L. Jany of Chester, September 15, 2025 by Chester Police on a Randolph County warrant for retail theft and unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Incarcerated.   28-year-old Marcos Atsin-Leonides of Chester September 17, 2025 by Chester Police for home

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Museum will host program on historic Koetting Building

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Sainte Genevieve Museum is located in a building that is steeped in history–The Koetting Building!   Jack and Mickey Koetting will present the fascinating history of this building and the Koetting family dating back to the 1800’s and their migration to the United States.     The Koetting Building has been

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MoDOT offering flexible shifts to recruit winter help

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation is looking to fill open full-time maintenance positions and hire emergency maintenance equipment operators to supplement the department’s winter weather response efforts in the upcoming months.   MoDOT employs 2,400 maintenance employees across the state to maintain more than 33,000 miles of state routes, but more help is needed,

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Missouri Job Openings and Labor Turnover

KANSAS CITY – The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its latest report of Missouri Job Opening and Labor Turnover for July 2025.   Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted these Missouri highlights: Missouri had 145,000 job openings in July, compared to 150,000 job openings in June.

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Discover nature at MDC’s Horton Farm Conservation Area in Ste. Genevieve County

By Josh Hartwig     STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to experience the natural beauty and recreation opportunities at Horton Farm Conservation Area. This roughly 650-acre area blends forests, fields, and fishing waters, making it an ideal destination for both seasoned outdoorsmen and families seeking a fun

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Community Counseling Center’s powerful suicide prevention awareness displays return

PERRYVILLE – Community Counseling Center (CCC) is proud to announce the return of its impactful Suicide Prevention Awareness Month displays across five counties in Missouri. These displays will stand strong through October 1st, raising awareness about this critical public health issue.   Each display features a prominent sign with a message of hope: “Your story

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