January 2024

Pettus announces closing of Ste. Genevieve dealership

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Pettus Automotive Family has announced the closing of its Ste. Genevieve dealership at the corner of Ste. Genevieve Drive and Rozier Street.     The family released the following statement:   It is with a mix of emotions that we announce the closure of our Ste Genevieve location, effective January 30,

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Slovakian man accused of running darknet market selling drugs and personal information

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Missouri ST. LOUIS – A Slovakian man has been indicted on charges of running a darknet market that sold drugs and stolen personal information.   Investigators have shut down the market.   Alan Bill, 30, of Bratislava, was charged by complaint in U.S. District Court in St. Louis December

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State awards more than $7.9 million in ARPA funding to expand cellular service statewide

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that it has awarded a total of more than $7.9 million through the second round of the Cell Towers Grant Program. Grants will be awarded to 14 projects to construct new towers that provide quality cellular service and greater 911 connectivity to high-cost areas.

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Woman faces arson charge in Christmas Day mobile home fire

PERRYVILLE — A 59-year-old woman has been charged with arson in connection with a Christmas Day mobile home fire in Perryville.   According to reports, Rhonda A. Zahner has been charged with second-degree arson, first-degree property damage, and fourth-degree assault, for allegedly kicking a jailer following her arrest. She is being held on a $50,000

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Matthew Richard Weber

Matthew Richard Weber, 51, of Jackson, Missouri passed suddenly in the early morning hours on Friday, December 29, 2023 at his home. Matthew was the loving husband of 17 years to Christa (Garrett) Weber and the proud and loving father to three beautiful daughters: Ava Marie, Emma Grace, and Madelyn Cecelia. Matthew was a member

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Lester A. Neutzling

A funeral will be held Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 for 82-year-old Lester A. Neutzling of Red Bud, Illinois, who passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Illinois.   He was born Dec. 21, 1940 in Belleville, Illinois, a son of Lester A. Sr. and Lorene (nee Bunn) Neutzling.   Lester married Joyce

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