February 2023

Jerry ‘Jagan’ Hagan

Jerry “Jagan” Hagan, 67, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.   Jerry was born May 8, 1955 in Perryville, MO to Jerome Edward Hagan and Catherine Sue (Ochs) Dunker.   Jerry and Carol Sauer were married February 20, 1976 at St.Vincent de Paul Catholic […]

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James B. Naeger

James B. Naeger 81 years old of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the Ste. Genevieve Care Center in Ste. Genevieve, Mo.   He was born July 8, 1941 in Ste. Genevieve, Mo.   Survived by: two daughters: Lisa (John) Gross of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. and Mary Naeger; a son: David

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APCIA urges preparedness during Central U.S. Earthquake Awareness Month

CHICAGO – During Central U.S. Earthquake Awareness Month in February, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) urges earthquake preparedness for residents and communities, which includes considering earthquake insurance coverage and taking steps to mitigate your property against potential earthquake damage.   “Earthquake damage is not covered under a standard homeowners policy and must be

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Attorney General Bailey’s statement on transgender clinic’s refusal to implement moratorium on puberty blockers to children

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an effort to protect children across the state, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey today issued the following statement after the pediatric transgender center in St. Louis refused to implement a moratorium on prescribing puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to new patients.   “As the chief legal officer of the state

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Catch-and-keep trout fishing season opens March 1 at Missouri trout parks

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri’s catch-and-keep trout fishing season officially begins at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 1. The catch-and-keep season at the trout parks runs through Oct. 31.   To participate in the season, Missouri residents age 16-64 and nonresidents 16 and older are required to purchase a fishing permit. In addition to a fishing permit,

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Don’t get caught: ‘The Mousetrap’ hits SIU’s McLeod Theater stage Feb. 23-26

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A classic murder mystery of seven snowbound strangers with tales of sordid pasts and intrigue will play out on Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s McLeod Theater stage next week through Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap.”   The performances primarily by School of Theater and Dance students are at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday,

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First time youth livestock exhibitor grants available

SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair Foundation is on a mission to cultivate the next generation of Missouri agriculture. Foundation members recognize the important life lessons learned by exhibiting livestock. They also understand exhibiting livestock at the Missouri State Fair can be costly. It is their hope that by offsetting some of the costs incurred

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