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Illinois State Police Recognizes Child Passenger Safety Week

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) reminds parents and caregivers that properly securing children in the appropriate car seat, booster seat, or seat belt is one of the most important steps they can take to protect a child in a vehicle. Illinois recognizes the week of September 21-27, 2026 as Child Passenger Safety Week. […]

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Memorial Hospital Welcomes Kara Roth, FNP-C, DNP, to Convenient Care Team

Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Kara Roth, FNP-C, DNP, to the Memorial Hospital Convenient Care team. Roth brings a diverse background in nursing, family practice, emergency care, and walk-in clinic services. She began her nursing career as a registered nurse in 2015 and went on to earn her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Southern

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MAC Board of Trustees Meeting, September 24, 2026

The Mineral Area College Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in the VanHerck Board Room on the Park Hills campus. Board of Trustees MeetingMineral Area CollegeThursday, September 24, 2026VanHerck Board RoomWork SessionExecutive SessionOpen Session9:00 a.m.At Conclusion of Work Session10:00 a.m.AgendaI. Call to Order – Mrs.

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Receives Grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation

Glen Carbon, Illinois – September 17, 2026 – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois announced today it was awarded an American Water Charitable Foundation STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) Education grant, supporting STEM-related curricular and extracurricular programs focused on expanding access to STEM opportunities for girls across Southern Illinois. This grant will be used to help

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Ste. Genevieve’s German Legacy to Be Featured in Oktoberfest Presentation

As Ste. Genevieve celebrates its German heritage during Oktoberfest, a special presentation will explore the people, places and traditions that helped shape the community. Local historian Bob Mueller will present “Ste. Genevieve’s German Legacy: People, Places, and Traditions” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Orris Theatre. The presentation is free and open to

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