March 2022

Ruby M. Schremp

A funeral will be held Friday, March 25, 2022 for 88-year-old Ruby M. Schremp of Perryville, Mo. who passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Independence Care Center. She was born July 22, 1933 in Perryville to Othmar A. Ernst and Lucille M. Moore Ernst who both preceded her in death. She and Leland L. […]

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The curtain opens for ‘Tuck Everlasting’ tomorrow night

Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – Months of preparation and overcoming numerous obstacles have brought the Chester High School Drama Club’s stage play, “Tuck Everlasting” ready for Thursday night’s opening.  The curtain will open at 7:00 p.m. on CHS Juergen’s Gymnasium stage. CHS Drama Club Director, Rana Hodge, observes a rehearsal for the upcoming CHS

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Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office reports

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests and reported incidents for the week ending March 11, 2022.    Arrested Person: 2  (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 4 Animal Control: 17 Assault: 1

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Paul Schimpf says Pritzker Administration failed in its handling of the LaSalle Veterans’ Home tragedy

WATERLOO, Ill. – Republican candidate for governor Paul Schimpf says the LaSalle Veterans’ Home tragedy is the result of failed leadership and a lack of accountability following the recent filing of lawsuits in LaSalle County that allege negligence and wrongful death, in what amounts to systemic failure. Schimpf says the loss of 36 Illinois veterans

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Missouri WIC implements third infant formula waiver from USDA

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri WIC announces a new, temporary waiver that will allow the purchase of larger containers of formula using WIC benefits during the Abbott infant formula recall event. This temporary waiver allows Missouri WIC participants to purchase larger containers of formula if standard-size Similac formula is not available at authorized WIC retailers. Participants

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Missouri policy allows pharmacists to provide easier access to free or low-cost COVID-19 testing

JEFFERSON CITY – A standing order was issued Tuesday by Missouri’s State Epidemiologist, Dr. George Turabelidze, which entitles individuals to receive coverage for purchased tests for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This policy authorizes Missouri pharmacies to charge an individual’s insurance carrier, whether it is private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare coverage, for COVID-19 testing.

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Missouri FOP says former US Attorney Tim Garrison will chair Community Member Team

JEFFERSON CITY —The Missouri Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)—the recognized voice of Missouri law enforcement—in a video published online, announced Tim Garrison, former U.S. Attorney, and federal and military prosecutor, as Chairman of the Community Member Team. “Back The Blue isn’t just a catchy slogan; it’s a call to action that we all must answer,”

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