Girls’ Basketball JACKSON – Saxony Lutheran defeated Kennett 56-39 in the Class 4 District 1 tournament. The Lady Crusaders will play Doniphan Saturday at 2 p.m. for the district crown. STE. GENEVIEVE – Third seed Ste Genevieve lost to Potosi 57-21 in the district tournament. The Dragons finish their season with a 9-16.
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A private graveside will be held for 66-year-old Merlin G. Steele of Evansville, Illinois, who passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 5:02 p.m., at Red Bud Regional Care Center, Red Bud, Illinois. He was born March 16, 1956 to the late Edward and Doris (nee Hacker) Steele in Red Bud, Illinois. Merlin
EFFINGHAM, Ill. — Dieterich Bank has announced the appointment of Todd Wegman, president, Stevens Industries, Inc., to the board of directors of Prime Banc Corp. and Dieterich Bank, increasing the number of directors to eleven on both boards. Bob Willenborg, chairman of the board of Prime Banc Corp and Dieterich Bank said, “We are
JEFFERSON CITY–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today issued a proposed rule in response to a plan put forth by Gov. Mike Parson and seven other Midwest governors to ensure drivers have access to year-round fuel containing 15 percent ethanol (E15) starting in 2024. “We applaud Gov. Parson and his counterparts for working within the law
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Reps. Tricia Byrnes and Richard West are calling on Missouri’s leaders and departments to protect their citizens and seek answers as to whether victims of atomic bomb and hazardous waste in the St. Louis and St. Charles Counties could receive compensation from the United States government. Rep. Byrnes, a
CHESTER – The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association has announced that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2023-2024 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time at a
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Begin your journey as an archer by attending a hands-on workshop this summer! Take a step back in time and join Missouri State Parks for a Learn2 Aim event. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills with combined instruction on the basics of archery and atlatl throwing. The program is
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JEFFERSON CITY – Have you ever wanted to try kayaking, but didn’t know where to begin? Do you want to get out on the water, but don’t have your own kayak? You’re in luck! Missouri State Parks is offering to teach you how to paddle and have a safe, enjoyable time on the water. This
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PERRYVILLE — The St. Vincent High School Elks Student of the Month is Megan LeClere. Megan is the daughter of David and Mary LeClere. Megan leads at St. Vincent as a captain of the cheerleading squad. She is involved in many clubs — Sodality, Students for Life, Spanish Club, and Art Club. Megan
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) is accepting applications for funding through its new Show-Me Entrepreneurial Grants for Agriculture (SEGA) program. Missouri entities seeking to add value to agricultural products or provide educational opportunities to those seeking to do so should submit their application by Friday, April 28. “Missouri
