June 2023

Rev. Dr. John Philip Hellwege, Jr. installed as Pastor at Salem-Zion Dual Parish in Farrar and Crosstown

The Rev. Dr. John Philip Hellwege, Jr. was installed as the Pastor of the Salem-Zion Dual Parish in Farrar and Crosstown at Salem Lutheran Church on Sunday, June 25.  Installation He was installed by Rev. Dr. Paul Winningham, the Circuit Visitor of the Altenburg Circuit on behalf of Missouri District President Rev. Dr. R. Lee

Rev. Dr. John Philip Hellwege, Jr. installed as Pastor at Salem-Zion Dual Parish in Farrar and Crosstown Read More »

Ste. Genevieve County Commission issues ‘no burning’ advisory

STE. GENEVIEVE — A couple of notes from this morning’s Ste. Genevieve County Commission meeting, thanks to Presiding County Commissioner Randy Ruzicka.   Ste. Genevieve County has been placed under a “no burning” advisory by the Ste. Genevieve County Commission due to high fire danger.   The indoor swimming area at the Ste. Genevieve County

Ste. Genevieve County Commission issues ‘no burning’ advisory Read More »

This Independence Day, plan ahead so when you see red, white and blue, it’s fireworks, not a squad car

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With summer already here and the July Fourth extended holiday weekend around the corner, the Illinois Department of Transportation is teaming up with the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement to increase safety enforcement efforts throughout the state.   The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign supported by federal funds

This Independence Day, plan ahead so when you see red, white and blue, it’s fireworks, not a squad car Read More »

Erna M. Roider

A graveside service will be held Thursday, July 6 for 86-year-old Erna M. Roider of Red Bud, Illinois, who passed away at 5:46 pm, Friday, June 16, 2023 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home, Chester, Illinois. She was born March 22, 1937 in Red Bud, Ill. to  Anton and Marie Anna (nee Gaitsch) Roider who

Erna M. Roider Read More »

Apply for MDC managed deer hunts starting July 1

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters to apply online during July for a shot at more than 100 managed deer hunts throughout the state for archery, muzzleloading, and modern firearms from mid-September through mid-January at conservation areas, state and other parks, national wildlife refuges, and other public areas.

Apply for MDC managed deer hunts starting July 1 Read More »

Biden-Harris Administration announces funding for four community-led infrastructure projects in Missouri as part of the Investing in America Agenda

WASHINGTON, DC — On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced that the Biden-Harris Administration has awarded $54,005,777 from the RAISE discretionary grant program to four different infrastructure projects across Missouri.   The RAISE grant program, expanded under the president’s infrastructure law, supports communities of all sizes, with half of the FY2023 funding going

Biden-Harris Administration announces funding for four community-led infrastructure projects in Missouri as part of the Investing in America Agenda Read More »