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Conference at SIU to feature international experts in complex trauma

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Internationally known experts in the field of complex trauma and dissociation will be the featured speakers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s second annual Trauma Training Conference, set for Oct. 10-11.   Registration is now underway for this year’s conference, presented by SIU’s Coffman-Crothers Training Program for Trauma and Psychological […]

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Get free tickets now for SIU’s Mountainfilm on Tour Sept. 26

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The popular Mountainfilm on Tour is returning to Carbondale Sept. 26, courtesy of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Recreational Sports and Services. This year’s Mountainfilm on Tour includes “One Inch From Flying” and “Saving Superman,” which is from Glen Ellyn, Illinois. (Photos provided) The 7 p.m. showing at the Varsity Theater, 418

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SIU Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble to present ‘Classics’

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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

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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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Historic Little Mary’s River Covered Bridge set to reopen Sept. 22  

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CHESTER – The Illinois Department of Transportation yesterday announced that the historic Little Mary’s River Covered Bridge, a pedestrian-only structure located along Illinois 150 approximately four miles north of Chester in Randolph County, is scheduled to reopen on Monday, Sept. 22, following a nearly yearlong restoration effort. The $312,000 project carefully balanced historic preservation with modern safety upgrades following

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SIU first-year law, medical school students collaborate on professional responsibility

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 250 Southern Illinois University Carbondale first-year professional students confronted and discussed current ethical legal and medical issues together at the SIU Simmons Law School. The 254 students from the law school and the SIU School of Medicine were part of the 28th annual Interdisciplinary Professional Responsibility Day, one of the

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Randolph County Sheriff releases arrest reports

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CHESTER – Randolph County Sheriff has released his latest report of  arrest.   Andrew D. McIntyre 45, Sparta, arrested September 8, 2025 by Sparta Police for criminal damage to property.  Is incarcerated.   Brandon L. Keeler 33, Chester, arrested September 8, 2025 by Chester Police for violating an order of protection.  Is incarcerated.   Cheri R. Koene

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