By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – Year 2000 Chester High School graduate, Jeremy Blechle, has returned to his alma mater to take over leadership of his former place of secondary education. Blechle is no stranger to the task, however, as he has been in leadership positions in numerous capacities at the school since 2007 […]
MODOC, Ill. – Late Thursday morning it was reported that the Jerry F. Costello Lock And Dam had reopened to Kaskaskia River traffic. A crewman on a barge on the Kaskaskia River snapped this photo after his tow cleared the Jerry F. Costello Lock. Earlier in the day the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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SEATTLE – Today is National Dog Day, and in advance of this day celebrating our loyal companions, Trupanion, a leader in medical insurance for pets, has released its anticipated list of most popular dog names and breeds for 2022. Surveying its database of more than 740,000 insured pets, Trupanion has compiled a tail-wagger of a top
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By Garrett Hawkins JEFFERSON CITY – Rural Missouri’s economy runs on agriculture. This has been the case since before Missouri became a state, and it remains true today. Staying on the cutting edge of agricultural production and value-added processing requires investment in capital-intensive projects. Recognizing the importance of agriculture to Missouri, Governor Mike Parson
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STE. GENEVIEVE— The minutes of the Monday, August 22 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick today sent a letter to the CEO of Morningstar Inc. to express concern about reports the investment ratings company, through its subsidiary Sustainalytics, is aligned with the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement. Joined by 17 state financial officers, Treasurer Fitzpatrick says it is clear the
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COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine – On Sunday, September 11, 2022, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is calling on all Americans to join them in waving the American flag in their own communities to commemorate the 21st anniversary of 9/11. At 8:46 a.m., On Tuesday, September 11th, 2001, five hijackers took control of American Airlines
Ronald E. Tucker Sr., 76, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 2:10 pm, Wednesday, August 24, 2022, 2021 at his residence. He was born to the late Irving Leslie and Lura Mae (nee Jarrett) Tucker on February 20, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri. He had worked at Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation for 47 years. Ronald
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Bernadine “Bobe” Catherine (Naeger) Roth 88 years old of St. Mary, MO. Died Tuesday, August 23, 2022 At Independence Care Center in Perryville, MO. She was born February 17, 1934 in Zell, MO. Married to Roman Roth on May 5, 1956. Survived By: Son, Randy (Joan) Roth of St. Mary, MO; Two Daughters, Paula (Jerry)
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Late Thursday morning it was reported that the Jerry F. Costello Lock And Dam reopened to Kaskaskia River traffic. Earlier the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers spokesperson Rolanda Walker said the Corps had equipment currently onsite to remedy the closure and work began Wednesday morning. She said “Crews will be working 12-hour days and
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