May 2024

Patricia ‘Patty’ Stewart is running for Randolph Co. Circuit Clerk

Submitted article CHESTER – On April 30, 2024 Patricia “Patty” Stewart was caucused in as the Democratic candidate for Randolph County Circuit Clerk for the November 2024 election.     Patty is a graduate of Sparta High School in 1976.    She worked at Spartan Printing for 23 years and served as Employee Health Insurance

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   43-year-old Jason W. Balsman of O’Fallon was arrested at 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 on a fugitive warrant out of Perryville.   A hit and run traffic crash was reported at 12:31 p.m. Thursday, May 23, in the 200 block of South Kingshighway.

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Preliminary reports indicate seven traffic fatalities, no boating fatalities, & no drownings over Memorial Day weekend

JEFFERSON CITY – Seven persons died in traffic crashes over the 2024 Memorial Day weekend counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, May 24, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 27, 2024. Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers investigated the following over the 2024 Memorial Day holiday weekend: Traffic Statistics Crashes — 275Injuries — 161Fatalities — 7DWI —

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Red Bud resident named to dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — Maxwell Rodenmeyer of Red Bud, IL, was named to the dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University during the recently completed spring 2024 semester. To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of

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Red Cross shelter remains open for those impacted by storms in the Sikeston area

SIKESTON — Following strong storms and tornadoes over the last couple of days, an American Red Cross shelter remains open in Southeast Missouri for those impacted by the severe weather. It was opened Sunday night and 31 individuals stayed there overnight.   YMCA, 511 Taylor St., Sikeston, MO 63801   The Red Cross is also distributing water, snacks

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Tickets now available for Illinois State Fair arena events

SPRINGFIELD – The Arena will host a variety of family friendly events during the 2024 Illinois State Fair. Tickets for all of these fan-favorite events are on sale now.   Thursday, August 8 – Monsters of Destruction Monsters of Destruction take over The Arena Thursday, August 8 with an all-out monster truck thrill show featuring

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Stephen D. Costello

A celebration of life will be held at a future date for 31-year-old Stephen D. Costello II of Perryville, Mo. passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024. He was born December 5, 1992 in Norfolk, Virginia. Survivors include his parents: Ann and Merlin Zoellner of Perryville, Steve and Cindy Costello of Mich.; three brothers: Joshua Costello

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