September 2023

Illinois State Police seizes more than 5,000 pounds of illegal cannabis

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GENESEO, Ill.  – Two men from Lancaster, California have been arrested in Illinois and charged with felony trafficking and unlawful possession with intent to deliver more than 5,000 grams of cannabis.     According to the ISP arrest report, 29-year-old Robert Mazo and 33-year-old Pedro Arreola, were arrested Wednesday following a traffic stop on a […]

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Missouri animal shelters reduce adoption fees to ‘Empty the Shelters’ amid overcrowding crisis

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Our nation’s animal shelters are in crisis due to increased owner surrenders and stray intakes, spiking post-pandemic euthanasia rates across the country.   To help as many pets as possible go from shelter kennels to the couches of loving homes,  BISSELL Pet Foundation is hosting its Fall National “Empty the Shelters” reduced-fee adoption

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Mountain lion sighting confirmed in Shannon Co., possible sighting in Ste. Genevieve Co.

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) confirms that an adult elk was killed by a mountain lion in Shannon County on Sept. 12. A possible sighting of another mountain lion, off Highway 32 in Ste. Genevieve County was reported by a resident. Reports of the Shannon County mountain lion sighting were sent

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Route 32 roadwork causes congestion, delays at I-55 overpass

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By Don Pritchard STE. GENEVIEVE – A lengthy project to construct turn lanes on Highway 32 at the I-55 overpass has given motorists who must traverse the area probable headaches and short tempers.   Photo by Linda Pritchard   Temporary traffic signals were installed at the construction zone to limit travel across the interstate to

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SIU School of Law celebrates large, diverse first-year class as it marks 50 years

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — As the Southern Illinois University School of Law enters its second half-century, it celebrates a sizeable, diverse class of first-year students, and its mission of serving the public good established with the first class in 1973 remains critical. Aspiring attorneys: First-year SIU School of Law students Myla Croft, left, and Noah

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St. Elizabeth’s Adult Day Care Center honored for its service to the community

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Mayor Brian Keim last week recognized St. Elizabeth’s Adult Day Care Center in Ste. Genevieve for is service to the community during National Adult Day Services week.   Since 1981, St. Elizabeth’s has been serving area families.  Its services allow caregivers to work, run errands, or get a break during

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Judith H. Weible

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A private funeral will be held for 81-year-old Judith H. Weible of Perryville, Mo. who passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the Independence Care Center in Perryville.   She was born September 17, 1942 in Uniontown, Mo. the daughter of Paul and Erna (Lohmann) Stueve, who both preceded her in death.   She married

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