Ruel D. Hooper, 90, of Centralia, Ill., formerly of De Soto, died Sept. 28, 2026, at SSM-Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Ill. Mr. Hoo…
Children and adults alike will have a chance to get up close with a variety of vehicles at the 14th annual Things That Go event hosted by Pare…
Stephanie Cage knew the importance of early childhood education at a young age.
When the new school year begins this fall, the Hillsboro R-3 School District will introduce new grade levels at the elementary, middle element…
Festus R-6 School District officials have approved a $41 million budget for the 2023-2024 school year that includes pay increases for all its …
Families are already lining up to put their children on a wait list for participation in the Festus R-6 Early Childhood Education Program, alt…
Festus Elementary School third-grade teacher Samantha Mouser will leave the classroom next school year to head up the Festus R-6 School Distri…