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SIU dental hygiene students get specialized laser, community dentistry certifications

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale students were amazed and excited as they aimed their lasers for the first time at chicken wings, carrots, tomatoes and hot dogs. The tasty treats were actually tools the senior dental hygiene students were using to earn a special laser certification. The students, who will graduate […]

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Analysis of 2024 ‘active threat’ training

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by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. — The 2024 annual emergency exercises were successful, allowing professionals in several campus departments to ascertain how the university provides services for its community in the hours after an immediate threat to safety has passed, officials say. On April 24, first responders, university leaders and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

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Riverside Regional Library announces programs and events for May 2024

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CAPE GIRARDEAU –The Riverside Regional Library has announced its programs and events for May 2024.   There are two Riverside Regional Library branches in the River Region:   The Altenburg Branch, at 66 Poplar Street. Call (573) 824-5267   The Perryville Branch, at 800 City Park Drive. Call 573 547-6508   The programs and events:

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PHS Band students participate in Mo State Solo and Ensemble Festival

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PERRYVILLE – Seven Perryville High School Band students attended the Missouri State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Columbia on Saturday.     Ayla Schuler received a Gold on her piano solo.     The Woodwind Quartet of Allison Cowell, Kelly Chavez, Kathryn Broeking, and Destinee Morland earned a rating of Silver.     Hallie Figge

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Perryville Police reports

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PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   25-year-old Preston Scott Miller was arrested April 21st and charged with third degree assault in connection with an incident which happened April 19th in the 700 block of Bruce Street.   A hit and run traffic crash was reported April 13th in the

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National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend will honor and remember 226 firefighters

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Two Missouri fallen firefighters among those being honored on May 4-5, 2024  EMMITSBURG, Md. – The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) will host the 43rd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend (Memorial Weekend) on May 4-5, 2024 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. This year’s national tribute will honor 89 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2023 and 137 firefighters

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MSHP Driver Examination Stations to close statewide for upcoming holidays

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in observance of Harry S Truman’s birthday. Normal operations will resume on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal

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