In honor of National Cat Day, learn how Mizzou’s Leslie Lyons and Gretchen Carlisle help our feline friends. COLUMBIA, Mo. — At the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, cats aren’t just patients, they’re VIPs (very important pets). And that world-class care extends far beyond campus, as the research conducted by Mizzou veterinarians […]
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in November with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs! Nature Center at Night: Art & Autumn | 5 – 7 p.m. on Nov. 1 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Registration not required. Fall is one of the most beautiful times of year.
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — As the country prepares to recognize Veterans Day, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is hosting Boots to Business (B2B) Reboot, a special entrepreneurship training program for veterans, activity-duty service members and their spouses. The unique entrepreneurship training program is coming to Mt. Vernon, Carbondale and Cairo Nov. 6-8. The no-cost,
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Winning each of the nine events they competed in, the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Flying Salukis used a dominating performance to easily win their 13th straight National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region VIII championship. Headed to nationals again: The SIU Carbondale Flying Salukis will compete for a 10th National
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SPRINGFIELD—The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has announced the expansion of beds for mental health services in the civil units at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, in Anna, Illinois. IDHS plans to launch the expansion at Choate on November 1, 2024. There are currently beds for 50 patients at the State-Operated Psychiatric Hospital
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CHILLICOTHE – The Missouri Conservation Commission met Oct. 24 for a closed executive session at Fountain Grove Conservation Area near Meadville. The Commission met Oct. 25 for its regular open meeting at Comfort Inn & Suites in Chillicothe. Commissioners attending the open meeting in person or online were: Margaret F. (Margy) Eckelkamp, Chair Mark L. McHenry, Vice
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Sgt. Dustin Newton, former Chester student, is now local Illinois National Guard Recruiting Officer By Jim Beers CHESTER – Sgt. Dustin Newton of the Illinois National Guard was on hand at Chester High School Saturday October 26 with several of his officers and recruits to help make the Military Appreciation Day activities a huge success.
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of the Chester Clinic in the newly constructed Medical Office Building (MOB) connected to the hospital. This state-of-the-art facility, which began construction on September 5, 2023, is now operational ahead of its original early 2025 completion date, with the clinic celebrating their ribbon cutting on
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest accident reports. MSHP Trooper K. Goforth reports 60-year-old Stephen T. Grant of Jackson suffered minor injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital Jefferson by Ste. Genevieve EMS. Trooper Goforth reported the crash happened when a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Grant was
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS), one of Missouri’s longest-serving social service agencies, is celebrating National Adoption Month by spotlighting the growing benefits of open adoption. National Adoption Month, an initiative led by the Children’s Bureau each November, raises awareness about the crucial role adoption plays in the lives of children
