February 2022

Donald ‘Don’ Reed

A funeral will be held Friday, February 11, 2022 for 89-year-old Donald “Don” Reed of Bloomsdale, Mo. who passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital.   He was born April 28, 1932 in Brickeys, Mo. the son of Dorothy (Pinkley) Eisenbeis and Russell Reed who both preceded him in death.

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A new area code is coming to the 314 area code region

JEFFERSON CITY—The Missouri Public Service Commission continues to work with the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) and the telecommunications industry on implementation of an overlay plan and the introduction of a new area code in the 314 area code region in Missouri.   The new area code will be 557. All existing 314 area

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Business leaders plan meeting to discuss possible PCMH affiliation

PERRYVILLE – Ongoing efforts for transparency regarding negotiations between Perry County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) and a potential partner continue.   The community’s largest employers seek answers from potential partners regarding the Request for Information (RFI) process as it relates to the delivery of healthcare services in Perry County.   Leaders from Robinson Construction, Buchheit Enterprises,

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ISBE announces $2.1 million ‘Grow Your Own’ teachers grant

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced a $2.1 million grant for school districts to “Grow Your Own” teachers.   The grant marks the third round of funding for the Education Career Pathway program, which recruits local students to the teaching profession. Applicants will receive priority points for implementing the program

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