February 2023

Marion, Ill. man hurt in traffic crash during police chase in Mo

JEFFERSON CITY — A 59-year-old Marion, Illinois man suffered moderate injuries in a traffic crash Friday morning in Perry County, Missouri during a police chase.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Richard D. Mulholland was taken to Perry County Memorial Hospital in Perryville by a Perry County ambulance.   The patrol says Mulholland was […]

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released several reports of arrests and incidents.   Two persons were taken into custody on January 30 on charges of theft by shoplifting at Wal-Mart. 42-year-old Crystal L. McBride and 20-year-old Hunter D. Chandler, both of Perryville, were taken into custody after an asset protection agent told police

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SIU celebrating Women’s History Month in March with speakers, special events

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — In celebration of March as Women’s History Month, Southern Illinois University Carbondale will be hosting numerous special events, including guest speakers, a movie, discussions, a contest and much more.   “This year’s Women’s History Month theme is ‘Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,’ and it is really so important

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SIU hosts annual high school press association event

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 225 students from 15 local high schools gained greater insight into journalism, advertising, yearbook and graphic design at the 72nd annual Southern Illinois School Press Association Winter Conference hosted by SIU Carbondale’s School of Journalism and Advertising on Feb. 22.    More than 225 high school students from throughout

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Ste. Genevieve Planning and Zoning Commission meets Thursday

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Planning and Zoning Commission meets Thursday for its regular meeting.   The tentative agenda:   AGENDA CITY OF STE. GENEVIEVE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Ste. Genevieve City Hall 165 S 4th Street March 2, 2023 6:00 p.m.   Gary Roth, Chairman; Anthony Grass, Carl Kinsky, Justin Donovan, June Ewing,

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A message on flag respect and etiquette from the American Legion

STE. GENEVIEVE – As spring time approaches and tourist season is just around the corner, it has been brought to our attention that many American flags in the area are in need of attention or replacement.   Whereas the flag is a symbol of our country and what thousands of Americans gave their lives to

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Chester Parks and Recreation Committee meets Monday

CHESTER – The tentative agenda for Monday’s meeting of the Chester Parks and Recreation Committee meeting has been released.   The meeting is open to the public.   Chester Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Monday, February 27, 2023 6 p.m. City Hall Call to order   Roll Call

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Legislation would strengthen peace officer standards

JEFFERSON CITY – Public safety officers will receive more training and face strengthened penalties for inappropriate conduct under a proposal presented by State Sen. Brian Williams, D-University City, on Feb. 22 to the Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee.   Senate Bill 38 raises the training required by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Program

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