January 2024

John P. Lurk

John P. Lurk of Bloomsdale, MO peacefully passed at 7:02 am January 28, 2024 at Crystal Oaks Rehab Facility in Crystal City, MO.   He was born June 8,1952 to the late Thomas W. Lurk & Lenora A. (Klein) Lurk at their home in Ste. Genevieve, MO.   John married his high school sweetheart –

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AARP tax aides can prepare your tax returns beginning next month

STE. GENEVIEVE – The AARP tax aide program begins in Ste. Genevieve in February.   AARP tax aides will begin preparing Missouri property tax credit and federal tax (1040) returns at the Ste. Genevieve County Community Center beginning Monday, February 5, 2024.   Tax aide preparers will be available by appointment only, on mondays through

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Chester Grade School students receive ‘HIVE’ awards

CHESTER – Several Chester Grade School students were recognized Friday January 26 with a “HIVE” award for demonstrating at least one of the character traits of respect, responsibility, safety, and empathy.   Each child received a certificate to commemorate the honor and his or her name was announced over the CGS Public Address System.  

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Citizens Electric rates will rise $4.10 a month this spring

PERRYVILLE – Did you know that eighty cents of every dollar paid by members of Citizens Electric goes to Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA), Citizens’ wholesale power provider?   WVPA’s rates are currently based on a model where their cost to provide service to its members is disconnected from what a member actually pays for

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French Village resident named to Harding University Dean’s List

SEARCY, Ark. — A French Village resident is among more than 1,300 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the Fall 2023 semester.   Abigail Anderson, a sophomore studying management, is among the more than 1,300 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades received during the fall

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Illinois State Police announces conviction of man in murder of three-year-old

CARBONDALE – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 7 agents have announced the conviction of 47-year-old Isaac Hill from Carbondale for first degree murder, stemming from of the death of his daughter.     On June 22, 2022, the Carbondale Police Department (CPD) requested ISP to assist with the investigation of

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   22-year-old Charles J. Ticer of Ava, Illinois was cited for driving while revoked or suspended and speeding following a traffic stop on Highway 51 at Grand Avenu at 8:32 p.m.Wednesday, January 24.   20-year-old Jaylin M. White of Chester was picked up January

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PHS Robotics Club brings home two trophies

PERRYVILLE – A huge congratulations to Simon Wibbenmeyer and Grady Warren for bringing home two trophies Saturday! The Perryville Pirates, FIRST Tech Challenge Team No. 20378, was chosen as the first alliance partner. Together, along with MotorDame, FTC Team No. 7961, took first place in the Southeast Missouri League Tournament.   The Pirates also took

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