Billy Ray Strickland, 69, of Farmington, died Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing. He was born June 18, 1954, in Farmington, Missouri to Sylvester and Georgia (Barnes) Strickland. In addition to his parents, Mr. Strickland was preceded by his loving wife of 23 years, Ellen in 2006 and siblings Marie Cunningham, Edna […]
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HILLSBORO – Sheriff Dave Marshak announces arrests and charges after an armed robbery, kidnapping, and stolen vehicle case led police on a pursuit through two states. 23-year-old Blake Steadham of Barnhart is charged with Robbery – 1st Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. He is being held at the Jefferson County Jail without Bond.
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CHESTER — The Chester Fire Department thanked all the mutual aid companies and other first responders that assisted on a structure fire in Rockwood Tudesday. In a post on social media the CFD thanked Steeleville Fire, Campbell Hill Fire, Ellis Grove Fire, Sparta Fire, MedStar Ambulance, Randolph County Sheriff Office, Steeleville PD and
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CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet in regular session Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the City Hall, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: Chester Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting sept.2023 (1)
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I love witnessing the power of Missouri agriculture throughout the entire month of August. Fromwatching children and adults of all ages roam the grounds at the Missouri State Fair to producers fromall over the state attending the annual Missouri Farm Bureau Commodity Conference, it’s aninvigorating time. It’s a reminder of the impact that farmers and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Monthly Monitor is a new report compiled by the University of Missouri’s Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center and Farm Journal that surveys economists nationwide on their projections of agricultural trends. Now, Scott Brown, director of the policy center, is forecasting a positive outlook for farm finances even as the
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MANCHESTER, NH — Elayna Hasemeyer of Ellis Grove has been named to Southern New Hampshire University‘s Summer 2023 Dean’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved
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METROPOLIS, Ill. — The legacy of two influential Americans, Oscar Micheaux and Annie Turnbo Malone, were recognized last month with historical markers from the Illinois State Historical Society in front of the Chamber of Commerce Building on Market Street in Metropolis, Illinois, Oscar Micheaux was America’s first major African American filmmaker and is
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Every year, Girl Scouts explore the natural wonders found across our country during the Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend. Girl Scouts nationwide and their troops, friends, and families are heading outdoors and celebrating a shared love of nature and ecological mindfulness. This year, Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend is
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College Board of National Recognition bestows honors for strong academic performance BY JIM BEERS CHESTER – Two Chester High School seniors, Garret Hopkins and Rylie McDonough, have been recognized by the Collage Board National Recognition Program for their excellent academic accomplishments throughout their high school careers to date. Chester High School’s Garret Hopkins and Rylie
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