February 2022

Perry County Health System announces community engagement plan

PERRYVILLE — Perry County Health System is pleased to announce that Newpoint Healthcare Advisors, a leader in healthcare consulting, is joining the team of experts evaluating the future of healthcare in Perry County.   Newpoint, and its Chairman Joe Lupica, are nationally recognized as experts in helping communities ensure that local interests remain at the […]

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Perryville Police report

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report of arrests and incidents.   58-year-old Jeffrey Ferguson of Perryville was charged with unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of possession of an illegal firearm January 26th. Police say Ferguson was charged after he allegedly entered the police department with an illegal

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Prescribed burning to begin in Mark Twain National Forest

ROLLA — Mark Twain National Forest employees will be conducting spring prescribed burning as weather allows, at locations across the Forest in the coming weeks.  Despite recent snow, grasses and brush across the Forest are getting dried out by the sunny skies, low moisture levels, and winds.  The Forest is also in its spring fire

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Randolph County Sheriff’s reports

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Arrested were:   Samantha M. Valigura 29, Sparta, arrested February 7, 2022 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for unlawful possession of meth.  Released on recognizance bond.   Francisco W. Paxtor Mejia 43, Perryville, arrested February

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SIU Carbondale spring commencement exercises set

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Ceremonies for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s spring 2022 commencement are set. The ceremonies will be May 6-7. There is no ticketing for guests, and guest seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. All of the ceremonies, except for the SIU School of Law ceremony in Shryock Auditorium, will take place in Banterra

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Jimmie Dean Lindsey

A memorial service will be held at a later date for 69-year-old Jimmie Dean Lindsey of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 10:27 a.m., Friday, February 11, 2022 at his residence.   He was born April 14, 1952 in Cocoa Beach, Florida, son of William and Earlean (nee Keeton) Lindsey Jr. who both preceded him

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Dick Langeneckert

A celebration of life will be held at a later date for 79-year-old Dick Langeneckert of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, Mo.   He was born November 28, 1942 in Sainte Genevieve, the son of Joseph Langeneckert and Norma (Johanson) Langeneckert, who both preceded

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