November 2023

Bloomsdale woman dies when struck by a vehicle on Highway 61

JEFFERSON CITY — A 74-year-old Bloomsdale woman was killed Wednesday evening when she was struck by a 2006 Dodge Caravan as she attempted to cross Highway 61 in Ste. Genevieve County.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Barbara J. Fisher was crossing from west to east, when she failed to yield to the vehicle. […]

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Bost co-leads bill to increase accountability for SNAP spending

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Mike Bost (IL-12) and Randy Feenstra (IA-04) have introduced legislation increasing accountability for states to reduce costly spending errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. The bill is expected to save taxpayers up to $1 billion per month, in part by requiring states to recover overpayments and

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Johnson County man arrested for aggravated battery to a child 

ULLIN –- Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) officials announce the arrest of 18-year-old Blake A. Street of Goreville, Ill. for aggravated battery to a child (Class X Felony).   On November 22, 2023 at approximately 11:00 p.m., the ISP DCI Zone 7 was requested by the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS)

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Memorial Hospital earns 5-Star Rating and reaccreditation

CHESTER — Memorial Hospital, is proud to announced it has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission, following their survey in September 2023, and has been awarded a prestigious five-star rating by the National Rural Rating System (NRRS), a program recognizing excellence in rural healthcare.     Brett Bollmann, CEO, Becky Bunselmeyer,

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