September 2023

Patrick Fahey appointed to SG Board of Aldermen

STE. GENEVIEVE – Local businessman Patrick Fahey was appointed to the Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen during last night’s regular session.     City Treasurer Sue Schweiss congratulates Patrick Fahey after swearing him in as a city alderman. (Photo courtesy SteGenTV)   City Treasurer Sue Schweiss performed the swearing-in in the absence of City Clerk […]

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CHS Football lets Freeburg walk away with 31-7 victory

Jackets continue to improve, but still chase their illusive first win BY JIM BEERS CHESTER – Each week the Chester High School YellowJacket Football Team works hard and continues to show improvement in most areas, however, they still chase the illusive first win of the season. Granted, the Jacket’s schedule has been stacked against them

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21st Annual CHS Dance Camp is huge success

105 participants enjoy camp experience and game-day performance By Jim Beers Dance Team members included: Seniors Josalynn Anaya Amanda Kennon Kaylie Springston Grace Welborn Juniors Mirra Krieg Tia Martinez Emma Murphy Whitney Sulser Summer Valleroy Paige Hamilton Sophomores Hayden Cartwright Annah Helvey-Ahring Southern LaChance Freshmen Ashley Govero Peyton Parker Katie Werner Dance Team Coaches Adrianne

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2023 Illinois State Fair sets historic attendance records

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has announced record-setting attendance totals for the 2023 Illinois State Fair. The more than 700,000 attendees over the 11-day event make the 2023 fair the most highly attended fair since industry standards were enacted.   “Once again, the hard work of the Department of Agriculture and hundreds of

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Dieterich Bank appoints Raymond Wagner to the Prime Banc Corp and Dieterich Bank Boards of Directors

EFFINGHAM, Ill. — Dieterich Bank has announced the appointment of Raymond Wagner, Managing Director and Partner, Thompson Street Capital Partners, to the board of directors of Prime Banc Corp. and Dieterich Bank.   Bob Willenborg, Chairman of the board of Prime Banc Corp and Dieterich Bank said, “Ray brings a deep sense of community and

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Feds invest over $1.6M in Missouri recycling infrastructure projects through ‘Investing in America Agenda’ 

LENEXA, Kan. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $1.6 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expand recycling infrastructure and waste management systems across Missouri.   EPA has selected the Boonslick Regional Planning Commission in Missouri to receive grants totaling over $1 million under the newly created Solid Waste

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Gilmore Livestock of Caledonia, brings value-added products to the economy

Missouri Farmers Care When the sun peeks between the mountains each morning in Agri-Ready Designated Washington County, it finds Brandi Gilmore on horseback checking the cattle of the family business, Gilmore Livestock. Brandi lives and works on her family’s farm near Caledonia where they have a cow-calf operation, a feed lot, and raise quality breeding

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Illinois lawmakers asked to renew Invest in Kids Act Tax Credit Scholarship Program

CHICAGO – Families, school leaders, and community advocates gathered today on Chicago’s south side to challenge Illinois lawmakers to save their scholarships by renewing the Invest in Kids Act Tax Credit Scholarship Program, which is set to expire at the end of the year.   “Families should have the ability to choose the right school, especially

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Illinois State Police encourage safe driving during harvest season

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding motorists and farmers about traffic safety as Illinois enters the fall harvest season. Agriculture is one of the leading industries in Illinois and farmers across the state will be moving equipment along roadways during the harvest season, which typically begins in early September and can last

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