June 2024

Illinois recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Acting Director Mary Killough is reminding Illinoisans of when and how to report suspected cases of abuse.   “Elder abuse is a devastating and often hidden reality that affects thousands of older Illinoisans,” said IDoA Acting Director […]

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Mo DHSS recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, an event that seeks to unite communities around the world to raise awareness about elder abuse. In Missouri, the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) receives and investigates reports of abuse, neglect, bullying and exploitation of some of the state’s most vulnerable

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   49-year-old Shane L. Wilson of Perryville was summonsed for failure to abate a nuisance, an inoperable vehicle on the property.   Officers took a report on identity theft or attempt at the police station June 5th.   A found property item was turned

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Picnic in the Park in Perryville will feature a terrific contest

By Jim Martin We just got word that State Representative Deb Lavender will be here for the picnic to represent our Gubernatorial candidate, House Minority Leader, Crystal Quade.   And, we’ve just placed flyers for our great Picnic in the Park at the Veterans Pavilion across from the Perry Park Center, noon to 3 p.m.

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River Region residents are honored by McKendree University

LEBANON, Ill. — Eight Randolph County residents have been honored by McKendree University for being named to the President’s or Dean’s Lists. Four students were named to the President’s List for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the spring 2024 semester. They are: Madison Hasemeyer of Ellis Grove. Anna Gaertner of Evansville. Ryan

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Ste. Genevieve R-II Board of Education will meet for regular meeting, lease purchase hearing

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County R-II Board of Education will meet Tuesday for a special lease agreement hearing meeting prior to the regular session agenda.   Both meetings will be held at Ste. Genevieve High School in the R.W. Thomas Library Projection Room, 715 Washington Street, Ste. Genevieve.   The meetings will begin

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TG Missouri hosts 30- and 35-Year employee anniversary celebrations

PERRYVILLE, Mo. – Two important recognition celebrations were held for long-term TG Missouri employees this past week.   On May 29, 2024, to honor its 30-year Team Members, TG Management, family members, and friends gathered at Brass + Bone lounge in Perryville to recognize the employees.   That same day on site at TG Missouri,

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Patricia Reich

A funeral will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2024 for 67-year-old Patricia Reich of Sainte Genevieve, Mo., who passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.   She was born July 26, 1956 in Perryville, Mo., a daughter of Helen (Wengert) Reich and Royce Reich who both preceded her

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Jewell L. Cheslick

A funeral will be held Monday, June 17, 2024 for 98-year-old Jewell L. Cheslick of Chester, Ill., who passed away at 2:55 p.m., Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.   She was born February 26, 1926 in Ava, Ill. a daughter to William and Clara (nee Suchman) Cluster

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Changes in assessing procedures for accessory structures explained

CHESTER – The Randolph County Assessor’s Office has issued the following statement regarding changes in assessing procedures for accessory structures.   “This statement is to clear up confusion on assessing procedures for accessory structures. Changes will be effective January 1, 2025.   “Any accessory buildings built after this date, over 200 sq ft, will be

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