A funeral will be held Wednesday, April 26, 2023 for 78-year-old Nancy Decker, formerly of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 12:05 pm, Saturday, April 22, 2023 at DuQuoin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, DuQuoin, Illinois. She was born April 4, 1945 in Red Bud, Illinois. to Albert C. and Imelda Mary Margaret (nee Obernuefemann) […]
A funeral will be held Saturday, April 29, 2023 for 93-year-old Anna C. Winkler of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Independence Care Center in Perryville, MO. She was born December 13, 1929 in Perry County, MO to Otto Leible and Mary (Schnurbusch) Leible who both preceded her in death. She
SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has launched $10 million in funding for the Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program and $6 million for the Energy Transition Barrier Reduction Program as part of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). The programs will increase training opportunities in the
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BIEHLE, Mo. — Tim Buchheit, President and CEO of Buchheit, Inc. recently announced the 15 recipients of the 2023 Buchheit Scholarships. “Buchheit is proud to support the educational goals of students as we believe this is the best investment to assure a promising future for all concerned,” stated Buchheit. Scholarships are open to
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STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve County Library is excited to announce a new unique addition to its facility, thanks to a Community Foundation Grant. “One of the most fun additions to new builds in library spaces is interesting focal points in the children’s area,” Library Director Shawn Long says. “I’ve seen libraries add trees to
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CHESTER – The April Red Cross blood drive drive had 27 people attempt to donate with 25 being able to successfully give useable units. That amount met the April goal 25 units completing a 100 percent Day. Each unit of blood can save up to three people. Donna Cole of Chester donates blood at
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The road to recovery Early in the morning on April 5, a powerful tornado tore through Bollinger County leaving a seemingly endless path of destruction. Dodging downed power lines and other dangerous situations, neighbors and first responders rushed in immediately to search for victims and save lives. While the homes and businesses that were destroyed
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve’s Fourth Friday Art Walk is scheduled this Friday, April 28, in the historic downtown business district. On the courthouse square Silver Sycamore Gallery of Fine Art will show work by local and out-of-town artists. The Sainte Genevieve Art Center & Art Museum will show art by many of
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 33-year-old Krystal R. Hawkins of Belleville, Ill. on a warrant out of Ste. Genevieve County for failure to appear. She was being held in the Ste. Genevieve County Jail pending the posting of
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My legislation this week: My uninsured motorists bill, HB643, was placed on the informal perfection calendar this week after it was voted do pass with 7 Ayes and no opposition out of the House committee on Rules Legislative Oversight last week. My Hemp Extract bill, HB644, was voted do pass from the Senate Agriculture,
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