JEFFERSON CITY — The number of COVID-19 cases in Missouri continues to rise as the seven day total of confirmed and probable cases was 17,148 for the week ending December 2nd. That’s an increase of nearly 25 percent since the report for the week ending November 30th. The number of confirmed and probable deaths was […]
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JEFFERSON CITY — The unemployment rate is down in Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties. The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development has released the October 2021 unemployment rates. Perry County’s jobless rate has fallen 0.3 percent in the past year, from 2.4 percent in October 2020 to 2.1 percent in October 2021. The
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A memorial service will be held at a later date for 72-year-old Rosilea R. Leverett of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 2:05 pm, Friday, December 3, 2021 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois. Rosilea was born April 2, 1949, the daughter of Ardell and Edna (nee Mitchell) Hamilton, who both preceded her in death. She
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A private service will be held for 69-year-old Margaret N. Battefeld of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Independence Care Center of Perry County. She was born February 14, 1952 in St. Louis, Mo. the daughter of Walter and Margaret (Bittner) Battefeld who both preceded her in death. She is survived
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A funeral will be held Wednesday, December 8, 2021 for 63-year-old Bruce H. Thies of Red Bud, Illinois, who passed away at 7:18 am, Saturday, December 4, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. He was born April 30, 1958 in Chester, Illinois, the son of Harold Thies, who survives in Red and
CHESTER – The Chester Mayor’s Office and Parks and Recreation have released these photos of the winners of the 2021 Reindeer Games held during Friday’s Christmas on the River events. The Christmas on the River festivities continue this weekend.
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet Monday, December 6, 2021 at 6 p.m. in the municipal building at 1330 Swanwick Street. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA December 6, 2021 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Energy is accepting grant applications now through Feb. 28, 2022, to reimburse farmers for energy-saving equipment through its Energize Missouri Agriculture Program. Some examples of eligible projects include solar-powered watering systems and fencers, irrigation upgrades, GPS systems for tractors and applicators, ventilation and insulation.
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DIETRICH, Ill. — Discriminating against anyone for their refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccine would be illegal under legislation State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has introduced. “Our leaders are using the pandemic as an excuse to strip Americans of their rights,” Niemerg said. “We cannot allow this abuse of power to continue.” The Freedom Act
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