December 2023

MRV Banks announces Stan Rubbelke retirement after  27 years in community banking

FESTUS, Mo. –  MRV Banks is announcing that Stan Rubbelke, VP/Market President of the Festus location, is retiring after 27 years in community banking. He joined the team at MRV Banks in 2021 and will retire on January 3, 2024.     “It is with mixed emotions we announce the retirement of Stan Rubbelke, Market

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MSHP reports

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those reported as arrested:   34-year-old Christopher M. Robbins of Memphis, Tenn. at 11 p.m. Monday in Ste. Genevieve County on a warrant out of Memphis, Tenn. for aggravated assault.  He was being held in the Ste. Genevieve

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Operation Christmas Child volunteers send Christmas joy to children overseas

PERRYVILLE — Perry and Ste. Genevieve County volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world: God loves you, and you’re not forgotten!   This year, tens of thousands of volunteers contributed to Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, by packing shoeboxes filled with

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American Red Cross honors Dustin Farrar for saving coworker’s life

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – On December 8, 2022, Dustin Farrar, called on his American Red Cross training First Aid/CPR/AED to save the life of his coworker Dennis Friedrich when he found him lying unconscious and unresponsive while at work at Southeast Machine Co. After notifying office personnel to call 9-1-1, Farrar immediately began chest compressions which he

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Memorial’s 2023-24 Medical Explorers

CHESTER — Memorial Hospital in Chester welcomes 42 students into this year’s Medical Explorers program. The Memorial Hospital Medical Explorers is a registered post of the nationally recognized branch of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Exploring is part of the Learning for Life’s career education program for young men and women by the BSA.

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   45-year-old Charles Edward Blakey of Perryville has been charged with possesion of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges came after an officer checked a vehicle which was observed at the soccer park at the intersection of Star Street and

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Randolph County Sheriff’s report

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports.   Patricia A. Bach 64, Pacific MO, arrested November 27, 2023 by Steeleville Police for threatening a public official, resisting a peace officer, obstructing justice and disorderly conduct.  Is incarcerated.   Phillip E. C. Thomas 26, Homeless, arrested November 27, 2023 by Chester Police

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