June 2024

Delores Mae Roth

A funeral will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024 for 88-year-old Delores Mae Roth of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024 at her home in Sainte Genevieve, Mo., surrounded by her family.   She was born February 3, 1936 in Sainte Genevieve, Mo., a daughter of Ethel Louise Hauck and William […]

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Sharon L. Hammers

A celebration of life will be held at a future date for 76-year-old Sharon L. Hammers of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, who passed away at 9:54 am, Saturday, June 8, 2024 at her residence.   She was born September 7, 1947 in Red Bud, a daughter of Ardell Lalumondiere and Aloha (nee Poppen) Jones who

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DHSS offers ‘My Life, My Quit’ to help youth quit vaping

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) introduces “My Life, My Quit,” a free tobacco cessation service for Missouri teens who want to quit using electronic cigarettes, vape products, cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.   “More Missouri teens now vape than adults who smoke cigarettes,” said Abby Newland with the DHSS

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Elizabeth Frederking of Coulterville named to University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences Spring 2024 Dean’s List

LEXINGTON, Kent. — Elizabeth Frederking of Coulterville, Ill., was named to the Spring 2024 University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List. This accomplishment is a sign of Elizabeth’s hard work and commitment to learning.   More than 1,800 undergraduate students have qualified for the Fall College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List.

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Guardians of Liberty offer Seven Steps To Take Back Our Elections

Submitted article JACKSON – The Guardians of Liberty will meet Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Demonico’s Steakhouse, 2951 Old Orchard Road, Jackson from 5-7 p.m.   The speaker will be Dr. Douglas G. Frank, a world-renowned physicist with many peer-reviewed scientific publications.    Since December 2020, Dr. Frank has been working for election reform with

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IDOL reminds employers, families with teen workers of child labor rights and protections

SPRINGFIELD – Now that school is out, many teenagers are moving from the classroom into the summer workforce, and the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) wants to ensure that employers and families are aware of the steps that must be taken before a child begins work and while they’re on the job.   “Child labor laws

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Illinois State Museum seeking Route 66 stories for Mother Road’s 100th anniversary in 2026

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum is seeking individuals to share their personal experiences with the original Route 66 in Illinois, including travelers, businesses that operated along the route, workers who built the highway, and others.   Route 66 will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026. Historians from the Illinois State Museum will record and share

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Lady Jacket Volleyball Youth Camp is huge success!

Volleyball enthusiasts from Kindergarten to 8th Grade take advantage of learning from CHS Coaches and players   Story and photos by Jim Beers CHESTER – The week of June 3-6 the Chester High School Lady YellowJacket Coaches and players hosted the Annual Lady Jackets Youth Volleyball Camp for kids Kindergarten through 8th Grade. This year’s

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