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SIU Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble to present ‘Classics’

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — From tunes born during the American Revolution to an arrangement of songwriting genius Bob Dylan’s music, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble will present “Classics” at Shryock Auditorium in a free performance at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1.     Members of the SIU Wind Ensemble

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Ste. Genevieve School District R-II introduces new school officials

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II introduces three new leaders who have already hit the ground running this school year. Nathan Kingery is serving as Bloomsdale Elementary principal, Dr. Stephanie Sulser has joined Ste. Genevieve Elementary as assistant principal, and Mike Horn leads the district’s maintenance operations. About the new Bloomsdale Elementary

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Ste. Gen, Perry Counties among higher paying counties in Mo

KANSAS CITY – The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today released County Employment and Wages in Missouri – First Quarter 2025.   The report shows national rankings of wage levels, wage growth, and employment changes for the seven large counties in Missouri compared to the 372 largest counties in the United

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New law enacts penalties for interfering with first responders

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Police Department is drawing attention to a new Missouri law which took effect last month.   The department says Senate Bill 669, which officially took effect on August 28, 2025 creates a new offense under Missouri Revised Statute Section 574.207, titled Interference with a First Responder.   The law

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