October 2022

Illinois FOP State Lodge calls on Supreme Court Candidate Mary Kay O’Brien to stop claiming she has FOP endorsement

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge, representing more than 34,000 active duty and retired law enforcement officers, has asked Third District Supreme Court Justice candidate Mary Kay O’Brien to stop using campaign literature that claims she has the FOP’s endorsement. The FOP has, in fact, officially endorsed the incumbent in

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K9 Mario to receive bullet and stab resistant vest

STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve Police Department’s K9 “Mario” will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Mario’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “this gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s Inc.” Delivery is expected in eight

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MDC reminds deer, turkey hunters of regulations this fall

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding deer and turkey hunters to please properly tag and Telecheck harvests this season.   “A violation that agents still encounter is hunters who fail to purchase their permit before going hunting, and then failing to notch or Telecheck a deer or turkey after harvest,”

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Missouri Republican Party releases statement on September Consumer Price Index

JEFFERSON CITY— The Consumer Price Index (CPI) soared in September by 8.2 percent compared to last year, surpassing economists’ forecast, and meaning inflation remains at a near 40-year high. Core consumer prices – excluding food and energy – rose by 6.6 percent from last year, the fastest pace in 40 years. Gas prices are up

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Mothers Against Drunk Driving announces 2022 State Legislators of the Year

JEFFERSON CITY — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) announced two Missouri state representatives as “2022 Legislators of the Year” for their tireless efforts to eliminate the 100% preventable crime of drunk driving.   “MADD thanks Representative Mike Henderson for honoring victims by authoring Bentley’s Law to ensure accountability and responsibility for those who make the 100%

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MSHP report

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports. Among those listed as arrested: 35-year-old Felix Melendez-Torres of Lake St. Louis was arrested at 2:05 p.m. Sunday in Ste. Genevieve County on a St. Charles Department of Corrections charge of failing to appear for speeding. He was being held in the

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Musical History of the Mississippi River Valley

CHESTER – The Friends of the Chester Library are hosting a fundraising event at Benson’s Wine Bar Tuesday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m.   Local historian and musician Shane Wagner will present “A Musical History of the Mississippi River Valley” which will combine the historical background and music associated with the mighty Mississippi.   A

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Perryville man dies in Ste. Genevieve County traffic crash

JEFFERSON CITY — A 39-year-old Perryville man died in a traffic crash on Route N in Ste. Genevieve County Sunday evening.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Christopher D. Boland was pronounced at the scene by Ste. Genevieve County Coroner Eric Basler.   The patrol says Boland was the driver of a northbound 2004

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