August 2023

Charles Henerey

Henerey, Charles “Charlie”, 81, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Sunday July 30, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” Henerey (nee Meyer), dear father to Richard (Bridgette) Henerey, Lisa (John) Schulte, and Brian (Anna) Henerey. Doting grandpa of seven. Dear brother of the late Mary (Jim) Gloeckner and Michael Henerey. […]

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Treasurer Frerichs announces live auction of unclaimed property at the 2023 Illinois State Fair

SPRINGFIELD – A 14-karat white gold woman’s double halo-style ring, a $500 bill from 1934 and collectible basketball cards featuring seven Hall of Famers are some of the unclaimed property items to be auctioned live August 19 at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. State Treasurer Michael Frerichs oversees the auction, which will take place

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Lawrence J. Johnson

A funeral will be held Friday, August 4, 2024 for 91-year-old Lawrence J. Johnson of Perryville, Mo. who passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at Independence Care Center in Perryville. He was born May 6, 1932 in Sedgewickville, Mo. to James Daniel and Dora Ethel (Doggett) Johnson who both preceded him in death. Lawrence married

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SIU political experts: Latest Trump indictment presents new challenges for nation

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A four-count federal indictment on Tuesday that alleges former President Donald Trump tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election could present new challenges for the nation, political experts at Southern Illinois University Carbondale believe. But the latest criminal case may have little impact on Trump supporters as he seeks

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MSHP reports arrests

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports. Among those listed as arrested: 35-year-old Franklin R. Osorto-Osorto of Pasadena, Texas at 8:34 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 by the United States Marshall’s Service for probation violation following conviction on a charge of illegal entry. He was being held without bond

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Missouri nurse sentenced for taking leftover fentanyl from hospital

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Tuesday sentenced a registered nurse who stole fentanyl from the hospital where she worked to three years of probation, 200 hours of public service work and a $5,000 fine. Judge Limbaugh also ordered Lindsey M. Francis, 35, to undergo drug treatment. She will be

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Missouri Department of Agriculture updates hay directory website

JEFFERSON CITY —The Missouri Department of Agriculture announces changes to the Department’s online Hay Directory, making it even easier for sellers and buyers of hay. The department manages the online hay directory, where livestock producers can search for hay made available by other producers in Missouri and other states.  “Times are tough in this extensive drought,”

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It’s time for school!

JEFFERSON CITY – August has arrived and with it the 2023-2024 school year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to encourage parents to include conversations about safety when preparing their student for school. It’s also important that drivers be prepared for the change in traffic patterns as students begin another year of instruction. In

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Illinois Humanities’ envisioning justice series brings free arts and humanities programs to six towns

CHICAGO — Illinois Humanities will present the 2023 Envisioning Justice Activation Series: six free events that will take place across Illinois to examine the far-reaching impacts of mass incarceration. Each public event is hosted in partnership with local nonprofit organizations and community groups that are dedicated to the social, cultural, and economic well-being of their

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