STE, GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School has released the names of students in the Class of 2025 who have earned scholarships. “Glory of Missouri” Award: “Glory of Missouri” Award Recipients (By Last Name): Libby Adams, Karlie Basler, Kale Clements, Shay Coleman, Charles Corbett, Sophia Fritsch, Ava Greer, Ava Huber, Sophia Huck, […]
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Project Pioneer will meet with the Geiler and DuFour families, honored families of 2025, on Saturday, May 10 at 10 a.m. in the upstairs meeting room at the Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning Center, 360 Market St. Anyone descending from either family is urged to be present. Family history drafts are due,
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The academic achievements of nearly 2,000 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students will be celebrated during spring 2025 commencement exercises May 9-10. Festivities start with the SIU Simmons Law School commencement on Friday, May 9, at Shryock Auditorium. On Saturday, May 10, Banterra Center will hold two commencement ceremonies. As of mid-April,
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PARK HILLS, Mo. – Mineral Area College (MAC) is expanding its academic offerings at its main campus in Park Hills, starting this fall. In fulfillment of its mission to serve the community by providing excellent, affordable opportunities for learning, personal growth, and career development, the college will introduce four new agriculture-related Associate of Applied Science degrees
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JEFFERSON CITY — A 32-year-old motorist from Memphis, Tenn. was cited for driving while intoxicated as he passed through Ste. Genevieve County, Mo. early Wednesday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the driver, Martinez O. Williams, was taken to the Ste. Genevieve County Jail on a 12-hour hold.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – As boat owners and water enthusiasts are getting ready to hit Missouri lakes and rivers, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) warns boat owners to be on the lookout for the infamous invasive zebra mussel. Zebra mussels are an invasive species that came to North American waters in international shipping ballast water and
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GLEN CARBON – Glen Carbon, Illinois – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois presented the Thanks Badge and Honor Pin to outstanding volunteers at the annual Recognition of Excellence awards ceremony. Mary Armes from West Frankfort, Jodie Herbstritt from Belleville, and Debbie Parker from Robinson were awarded the Thanks Badge while Amy Huller from Belleville was
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EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior FFA hosted an Ag carnival day for some of the area elementary schools. Students enjoyed some carnival games and learned about popcorn from Farm Credit. Randolph County Farm Bureau taught the kids where some of their favorite foods come from and students were able to enjoy a
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CHESTER – Chester High School’s Kolton Jany has signed a letter of intent to play football next year as a freshman at Illinois College. Jim Beers Photos Kolton Jany is surrounded by family members after he signed a letter of intent to play football at the collegiate level next year at Ilinois
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120 campers enjoy week of learning, fun, and performing By Jim Beers CHSTER – The 2025 Chester High School Cheer Camp was deemed a huge success. Cheer Coach Karson Colvis, in her first year as Head Cheer Coach, said, “We had a great turnout for our Annual Kids Cheer Camp. Our theme this year was
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