January 2024

Talk at SIU to focus on making eclipse documentary ‘In the Shadow’

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Two Southern Illinois University filmmakers will discuss their efforts to document the 2017 total solar eclipse during the next “Journey to the Eclipse” talk set for 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2.   Mark Stoffel, a specialist in the College of Arts and Media, and H.D. Motyl, director and associate […]

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Weekly Capitol Report

Fighting to deliver pro-growth, pro-family, and pro-America tax reform By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. — After President Donald Trump took office in 2017, he and I worked hand-in-hand to put together a tax reform bill that would put American workers, families, farmers, and small businesses first. What we came up with was

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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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Ameren Missouri aims to save customers money through multiyear plan

ST. LOUIS – Ameren Missouri has filed an amended plan with the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) to provide 25 programs with $205 million in total rebates and incentives for residential and business customers over the next three years. The proposal also includes $70 million in expanded programs for income-eligible customers and social service agencies.

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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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Climb to fun and prizes at SIU’s Love at First Onsight competition

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Climb your way out of the winter chill and blues at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s fun, Valentine’s-themed climbing competition, Love at First Onsight. The event is happening Feb. 10, and anyone age 16 or older, of any skill level, is welcome to participate. The competition is open to SIU students,

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