March 2022

Martin J. Reinhold

A funeral will be held Saturday, March 19, 2022 for 68-year-old Martin J. Reinhold of Evansville, Illinois, who passed away at 7:27 am, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Park Place of Belvidere, Belvidere, Illinois.   He was born March 16, 1953 in Red Bud, Illinois, the son of Martin Harvey and Pearl (nee Bievenue) Reinhold. […]

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Clare T. Condon

A formidable yet sprightly spirit with a zest for life, passed away peacefully at 96 on November 2, 2021.   She is predeceased by her son, Jim Condon, formerly of Watertown, Mass. and her six siblings.   She is survived by her former husband, Chris Condon, New Rochelle, N.Y., daughter Kathleen Condon and her husband

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Ste. Genevieve man hurt in Perry County traffic crash

JEFFERSON CITY — A 23-year-old Ste. Genevieve man suffered minor injuries in a traffic crash on I-55 in Perry County Friday night.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Tyler J. Crump was taken to Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital by ambulance.   The patrol says Crump was a passenger in a northbound 2006 Honda

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Small business owners say inflation is No. 1 problem

JEFFERSON CITY  – In February, the NFIB Optimism Index decreased by 1.4 points to 95.7, the second consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. Twenty-six percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business, a four-point increase since December and the highest reading since the third quarter of 1981.    “Inflation continues to

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   59-year-old Jeffrey Scott Ferguson of Perryville was cited for driving while revoked or suspended second or third offense at 7:13 a.m. March 2nd. Police say they were called to the intersection of Highway 51 and I-55 by a report of a traffic crash.

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CHS Production of ‘Tuck Everlasting’ opens this week

By Jim Beers, contributing writer    CHESTER – After numerous COVID setbacks, cast changes, and weather cancellations due to snow and ice, the Chester High School stage production of “Tuck Everlasting” is nearing ready to open next week! Some of the cast members of the Chester High School Theatre Club production of “Tuck Everlasting” take

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Barbara A. Hanger

A graveside service will be held Thursday, March 17 for 86-year-old Barbara A. Hanger of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 5:05 a.m., Sunday, March 13, 2022 at her residence.   She was bornMarch 25, 1935 in Chester, daughter of Wilfred and Odilia (nee Bert) Thummel who both preceded her in death.   She married

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