SIKESTON – The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss updated plans to replace the Chester Bridge. MoDOT’s design-build contractor, Ames Construction, will construct a three-tower, cable-stayed bridge, just north of the existing structure. Completion is anticipated by the end of 2026. The open-house style meeting will be held […]
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LEXINGTON, Virg. — Rylie Manker, a native of Sparta, is now serving as the president of the Murray State University Circle (chapter) of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. Students who serve as circle presidents are leaders amongst leaders. Members of ODK must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the top 35
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The generational classic tale of unconditional love and a department store teddy bear who yearns to be taken home by a child comes to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Christian H. Moe Laboratory Theater next week. The McLeod Summer Playhouse production of “Corduroy,” for children of all ages, is July
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ROLLA, Mo. — Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the honor list for the Spring 2023 semester. Altenburg, Missouri Gavin Boehme, sophomore Brock Engert, sophomore Bloomsdale, Missouri Carter Hoog, junior Andrew Miget, sophomore Mallory Weiler, senior Perryville, Missouri Jada Ayars, junior Montana Difani, senior Garrett
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CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriffs Office has released its latest report of arrests: Elizabeth J. Schwartzkopf 41, Pinckneyville, arrested June 26, 2023 by Steeleville Police for unlawful possession of meth, driving while license suspended, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Is incarcerated. Joshua A. Garbesi 45, Campbell Hill, arrested June 27, 2023 by
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PADUCAH, Kent. — The National Weather Service has released a summary of an extreme period of severe weather which impacted the region for four consecutive days, between June 29 and July 2, 2023. Numerous rounds of severe thunderstorms produce large hail up to three inches in diameter and destructive damaging winds. The Wabash Valley and
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet this evening in regular session. The tentative agenda:
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CHESTER – Chester Gas, Water, Sewer Committee will meet Thursday in special session. The tentative agenda for the meeting:
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CHESTER – Chester City Council member Don Berry reported Saturday evening, the St. Mary’s Covered Bridge off Route 150 northeast of Chester was heavily damaged by the strong winds that moved through the area Saturday. Berry posted these photos to social media.
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MONMOUTH, Ill.– Two River Region residents have been named to the Monmouth College Spring 2023 Dean’s List. Kayla Braun of Evansville and Gavin Conway of Steeleville were able to attain a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the Spring 2023 semester while maintaining at least 3.0 course credits. Founded in 1853 and
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