April 2024

SG County Commission says county faces falling sales tax revenue     

STE. GENEVIEVE – One of the many tasks of the county commission is to be as diligent as possible with the county’s funds, a duty that we face daily in overseeing many parts of county operations. We constantly live with the premise that it is not “our money” but the taxpayer’s money. When a positive […]

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SIU Aviation students receive scholarships from The Boeing Company

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Fifteen students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s nationally recognized School of Aviation recently received scholarships from Boeing to enhance their education.     SIU Aviation students celebrate receiving scholarships as part of a grant program funded by The Boeing Company. From left are Doug Carr, Faith Ortega, SIU Aviation

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Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s office reports arrests and incidents

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its report of arrests and incidents for the week ending April 19, 2024.   Arrested Person: 7  (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 4 Assault: 1 Assist Other Agency: 3 Animal Control:

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Trussworks to establish new facility in Jackson, with 70 new jobs

JACKSON, Mo. — Trussworks Mid-America LLC, a leading truss manufacturer, announced today that it will establish a new facility in Jackson, investing $5 million and creating 70 new jobs. The company’s facility will enhance its production capabilities while enabling it to meet growing demand for its products.   “Trussworks’ decision to locate its new facility in

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Patti Lynne Stotz

A funeral will be held Thursday, April 25, 2024 for 69-year-old Patti Lynne Stotz of Red Bud, Illinois, who passed away at 4:39 pm, Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home, Chester, Illinois.   She was born January 29, 1955 in St. Louis a daughter of Ralph and Mary “Babe” (nee Beauvais)

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June ‘Pudge’ M. Combs

The Pechacek Funeral Home has announced the passing of 83-year-old June “Pudge” M. Combs of Chester, Illinois, at 2:15 am, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pinckneyville, Illinois. She was born April 28, 1940 in Chester, a daughter of Virgil “Crook” Dethrow and Laura (nee Bendorf) Fudge. June married Frank

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