Oscar B. Pfaff, 88, of Arnold died July 8, 2023, at his home. Mr. Pfaff was a retired dockman for Roadway Express and a member of the Teamsters Local 600 for more than 30 years. He was a fourth knight with the Knights of Columbus in Arnold. He loved travelling, fishing and enjoyed being […]
Joseph Stanley, 29, left this life on June 19. He was born on April 13, 1994, in Jacksonville, Florida and attended school at St. Paul’s Catholic, Valle Catholic (Ste. Genevieve, MO), and Bishop Kenny High School. Joe enlisted in the United States Air Force at 18 years of age. He was deployed to Erbil,
A funeral will be held Friday, July 14, 2023 for 34-year-old Cole Allen Klaus of Frohna, Mo. who passed away Friday, July 7, 2023. He was born August 21, 1988 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. to Timothy Klaus and Dawn (Mueller) Klaus. Survivors include his fiancé: Bobbi Welker of Patton; son: Wyatt Klaus; three
DUQUOIN – On July 4, 2023, at approximately 12:36 a.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash involving an ISP Trooper’s squad car on Interstate 57 southbound near Milepost 69, in Browning Township, Franklin County. On the above date and time, an ISP Troop 10 Trooper was stationary on Interstate
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Large crowd enjoys Kaskaskia Island hospitality and program BY JIM BEERS, Contributing Writer KASKASKIA ISLAND, Ill. – Independence Day was Tuesday July 4th and Kaskaskia Island played gracious host to a large crowd at the 2023 Annual Patriotic Ceremony. The event was the 53rd such event and visitors to the Island experienced a wide range
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PERRYVILLE – In June, the region observed an increase in the average air quality index (AQI) levels compared to the same period last year. (The higher the number, the lower the air quality.) The average AQI at Bonne Terre rose from 49 in 2022 to 65 in 2023, while at Farrar, it increased from
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JEFFERSON CITY – Though it’s been a drier start to summer than usual, seasonal growth along Missouri’s roadways still needs to be mowed. The Missouri Department of Transportation urges motorists to use caution when encountering tractor mowers near the shoulders of interstates and other busy roadways. “Mowing roadsides increases visibility for motorists along Missouri roadways,” said
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SEDALIA – The Sale of Champions is the highlight of the day and will take place at 1:30 p.m. in the Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall. The Sale will feature the Grand and Reserve Champion steers, barrows, lambs, meat goats, pens of chickens, pens of rabbits, hams and bacon from 4-H and FFA shows happening earlier on during
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CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet in regular session Tuesday at 6 p.m. in city hall, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester. The tentative agenda: CH PARK BOARD AGENDA
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Community Forestry Council (MCFC) are accepting nominations for the 2023 Missouri Arbor Award of Excellence. The annual award recognizes communities, institutions, businesses, organizations, and individuals that make significant and long-lasting efforts to care for trees in their communities. “Trees bring so much
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