January 2024

Illinois tops workforce development rankings

CHICAGO – For the second consecutive year, Illinois has been named the number one leader for workforce development in the Midwest region. The top ranking highlights the State of Illinois’ commitment to expanding access to innovative workforce programs and making critical investments through legislation and programming to reduce barriers to good-paying jobs in order to create […]

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Local students named to State Tech Dean’s List

LINN, Mo. – State Technical College of Missouri would like to congratulate those students who achieved the Dean’s List during the 2023 fall semester.    HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME   Bloomsdale, MO            Austin McBrid Frohna, MO            Laine Bohnert Perryville, MO            Samuel Bachmann            Brian Besand            Andrew Hadler            Dillon Schlimpert            Gavin Schott            Ethan Weber Saint Mary, MO            Kiya

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Missouri man sentenced to 12 years in prison on drug distribution, gun charges

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on Tuesday sentenced a man who was caught with drugs and guns and admitted distributing drugs to 12 years in prison.   Christopher A. Calicott, 43, pleaded guilty in April to three felony counts: possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine with intent

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Numerous Illinois State Police squad cars struck over Martin Luther King Jr holiday weekend 

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reporting five crashes involving ISP squad cars occurred over the extended holiday weekend, January 12-15, 2024, three of which were Move Over Law, otherwise known as “Scott’s Law,” related.     On January 12, 2024 at approximately 8:16 p.m., a trooper from ISP Troop 3 was handling a crash on

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Randolph County Sheriff’s report

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports.   Listed as arrested are:   31-year-old Joshua M. Thomas of Sparta January 9, 2024 by Sparta Police for Obstructing justice, illegal transportation of alcohol, Improper lane usage, driving while license suspended & DUI. Pretrial release.   33-year-old Blake L. Mitchell of Perryville

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Tax Form 1099-G is available online for individuals who received unemployment benefits from Missouri in 2023

JEFFERSON CITY – Individuals who received unemployment benefits from the State of Missouri in calendar year 2023 can now view, print and download their 1099-G tax form online at www.uinteract.labor.mo.gov   Form 1099-G details all unemployment insurance benefits an individual received during the calendar year as well as information about taxes withheld from their benefits. It

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Luanne Korando

A funeral will be  held Saturday, January 20, 2024 for 62-year-old Luanne Korando of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 11:05 p.m., Monday, January 15, 2024 at her residence. She was born July 4, 1961 in Chester, a daughter of Henry and Leola (nee Smith) Eggemeyer. Luanne married Ronald Korando on April 6, 1979 at

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