September 2023

Valle Catholic High School celebrates homecoming

STE. GENEVIEVE – Valle Catholic High School is celebrating its homecoming week.   Several events mark the occasion, including a pep rally, parade, homecoming court, a grand marshal, dance, Mass and of course a homecoming football game. This year’s opponent is the Potosi Trojans.   The 2023 Valle Homecoming Court:     Front row: Chief […]

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Diane Ann Ochs

Diane Ann Ochs, 54, of Perryville, Missouri died Sunday, September 10, 2023 at the Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born June 10, 1969 in Perryville, MO to Elvertis and Marcella (Renner) Wills. Diane and Stanley Ochs were married in 1988 at the Perryville Courthouse. She was housekeeper. Diane enjoyed playing BINGO down at

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Clifford Vishino

Visitation will be held Thursday, September 21, 2023 for 60-year-old Clifford  Vishino of Bloomsdale, Mo. who passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 in Bloomsdale.   He was born April 22, 1963.   He is survived by a son: Matt Vishino of Sainte Genevieve, Mo.; a daughter: Danielle Vishino of Festus, Mo.; two sisters: Becky (Jeff)

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DNR’s Air Program Fee Meeting set for Sept. 19

JEFFERSON CITY – The Air Program will meet virtually on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, to continue discussions with stakeholders on evaluating Air Program fees. This meeting will focus on emissions and permit fees. All stakeholders are invited to attend and participate in the virtual discussion. The meeting will use the WebEx meeting software with a

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CHS FCA attends SIU-C vs Austin Peay football game

By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) group traveled to Southern Illinois University on Saturday September 2 to watch the Salukis take on the Governors of Austin Peay.   It was Family and Faith Daya at SIU and Christian groups from all across Southern Illinois were invited to take

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Conservation Commission approves most MDC permit price increases

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission gave final approval at its Sept. 8 open meeting to adjust prices for most hunting, fishing, trapping, and commercial permits offered by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The price increases will take effect Feb. 29, 2024. Most MDC permit prices have remained the same for the past

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Eastern Missouri Girl Scouts organize diversity book drive

ST. LOUIS – September 8 is globally recognized as International Literacy Day, a time to raise awareness and concern for existing literacy problems.   Allison, Farah, Gina, and Chelsea, freshmen in the Parkway School District, used the skills they gained through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to partner with KidSmart to increase the representation of

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Electric vehicle battery producer to open factory in Manteno, Ill.

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) issued the following statement regarding the announcement that electric vehicle battery producer Gotion plans to open a factory in Manteno:   “Today’s announcement builds on our state’s long history of auto manufacturing, and we are thrilled to welcome Gotion to Illinois as we work diligently to create an ecosystem

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Fifth Circuit sides with Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, blocks White House and FBI from censoring speech

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld his free speech case, Missouri v. Biden, by enjoining the White House, Surgeon General, FBI, and CDC from continuing to violate the First Amendment rights of millions of Americans.  “We filed this landmark lawsuit against

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