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MDC Cape Nature Center announces Fishing Fin-atics fishing club kickoff in August

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is thrilled to announce the launch of its new southeast Missouri fishing club – Fishing Fin-atics. This community-driven club is designed to bring together anglers of all experience levels, promote sustainable fishing practices, and encourage conservation efforts across the state. “It’s an opportunity to meet other […]

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Local businessman proposes ‘ghost tours’ at Memorial Cemetery

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen is expected to hear a request from a local business man to conduct “ghost tours” at Memorial Cemetery.   According to the agenda for Thursday’s meeting Brian Gray, owner of Gaslight Ghost Tours, previously known at Ste. Genevieve Ghost Tours, will make a presentation to the

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Truman State University announces spring graduates

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Truman State University has released the names of students who graduated at the conclusion of the spring semester.   The names of the graduates can be found online at truman.edu/honors/spring-2025-graduation-list.    Students from Missouri are listed here:     City Name Arnold Emma Edwards Cum Laude   Mary Mueller Master of Arts in Education  

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Jeffco adds new biotechnology degree at Arnold Campus

HILLSBORO, Mo. — Starting this fall, Jefferson College will offer a new Associate of Applied Science in Biotechnology and a Biotechnology Certificate at its Arnold Campus, giving local students an opportunity to step directly into one of the region’s fastest-growing industries.   The new program focuses on biomanufacturing of biopharmaceuticals, industrial products such as biofuels,

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TG Missouri holds 30, 35-year employee anniversary celebrations

PERRYVILLE, MO. –Two important recognition celebrations were held recently for long-term TG Missouri employees.   On May 21, to honor its 30-year Team Members, TG Management, family members, and friends gathered at Brass + Bone lounge in Perryville to recognize the employees. That same day on site at TG Missouri, a celebration was held in

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Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame 2025 inductees announced

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) today announced the 2025 class of inductees into the Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame, which recognizes the people, products and companies that have made a lasting impact on the state’s manufacturing industry.   Established in 2024, the Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame celebrates more than two centuries of manufacturing

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Ste. Gen Board of Aldermen meets in work session meets Thurs

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen will meet in a work session Thursday following the regular meeting.   City Administrator Happy Welch released the tentastive agenda for the work session Saturday morning.   The tentative agenda for the meeting:   AGENDA Work Session STE. GENEVIEVE BOARD OF ALDERMEN Thursday – June 12,

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SIU’s Archaeology Field School seeks one of Southern Illinois’ earliest homesteads

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A Southern Illinois University Carbondale student team is searching for possibly one of the earliest Anglo-American homesteads in Southern Illinois.     Gretchen Farrell, left, and Noelle Ridolfi (top photo) excavate a section of soil as students in the SIU Carbondale Archaeology Field School search for artifacts. Natalie Eves

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