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SIU leads nationwide NASA project to gather data from sun during 2024 eclipse

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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will equip, coordinate and train teams of student eclipse observers across North America, playing a vital role in NASA’s plans to study the rare celestial event in April.     SIU faculty and staff leaders of a project that will equip, coordinate and […]

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Rockhurst University announces Spring 2023 Dean’s List

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rockhurst University has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or above.   Megan Lipe of Perryville, MO  Maria Mueller of Red Bud, IL Rockhurst University, founded in 1910 and located in the heart of Kansas City,

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Make plans now for SIU’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center’s upcoming events

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s large experiential facility, is gearing up for a year filled with special activities for all ages and interests. Tickets and reservations are already available for several major events during the 2023-2024 academic year.     Highlights include the three-day Little

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American Queen visits Chester Saturday July 15

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BY JIM BEERS, Contributing Writer CHESTER – The American Queen, the biggest paddle wheel cruise ship in the country, visited Chester Saturday July 15. The ship left Memphis earlier in the week with approximately 250 guests on board. The American Queen can house up to 400-plus guests when fully booked. The American Queen, the largest

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Chester Lions Larry and Ann McGuire attend Lions Club International Convention

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CHESTER — Chester Lions Larry and Ann McGuire attended the 106th Lions Clubs International Convention in Boston, Massachusetts. They were in attendance with 11,000-plus members and guests. The convention drew Lions and Leos from more than 200 countries and geographical locations. This was the 6th international convention Lions Larry and Ann have attended. Lion Larry

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports

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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Xzavier M. L. Vasquez 18, Belleville, arrested July 10, 2023 by Baldwin Police for bringing contraband into a penal institution and a Vanderburgh County Indiana warrant for robbery. Is incarcerated.   Jason L. Inselmann 48, Steeleville, arrested July 11, 2023

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SIU doctoral student researches fish species to reveal the Mississippi’s little-known ecosystem

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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Shay Valentine, a Southern Illinois University Carbondale doctoral student in zoology, is examining the spatial dynamics of native fishes throughout the Upper Mississippi River basin to acquire a wider understanding of the storied river’s ecosystem and help wildlife managers conserve its unique native fish diversity. Shay Valentine works in

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Sparta Police report

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SPARTA, Illinois – The Sparta Police Department has released its latest report.     “On July 12, 2023 at approximately 5:52 p.m., an Officer with the Sparta Police Department arrested 35 year old Jared L. Hall of Sparta Illinois for the following: – Child Abandonment – Endangering the life of a child – Resisting a

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DAISY Awards presented at Memorial Hospital

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CHESTER – On July 13, 2023, Memorial Hospital of Chester held a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recognition ceremony.   The DAISY Foundation was established in 1999 by the family of Patrick Barnes. Patrick died at 33 from complications of the autoimmune disease ITP. During his hospitalization, the family was very impressed by the clinical

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