June 2024

Ste. Genevieve School District R-II announces its honor students

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II has announced those students who have earned honors in the second semester of the school year.   Students who have earned the distinction of Cum Laude have a cumulative unweighted grade point average of 3.2 to 3.49.   Students who have earned the distinction of […]

Ste. Genevieve School District R-II announces its honor students Read More »

Two Perryville students are among 300 who will attend Missouri Scholars Academy

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Two Perryville students are among more than 300 high school students from across the state who will spend three weeks on the University of Missouri campus this summer participating in the Missouri Scholars Academy.   Ashli Berkheimer and Josephine Robinson are representing Perryville at the 2024 event.   Nearing its 40th year,

Two Perryville students are among 300 who will attend Missouri Scholars Academy Read More »

Roger R. Rausch

A private memorial service will be held at a future date for 77-year-old Roger R. Rausch of Evansville, Ill., who passed away at 6:45 a.m., Monday, June 3, 2024 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri.   He was born December 16, 1946 in Belleville, Ill. a son to Clarence and Bernice (nee Reinhardt)

Roger R. Rausch Read More »

Effie Mae French

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our mother, Effie Mae French, of Perryville who left us on May 31, 2024 at the age of 81.   She touched the lives of all who knew her with strength and kindness.   She was a wonderful mother who was always there when

Effie Mae French Read More »

FEMA will participate in joint damage assessments for public assistance

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Monday, Acting Governor Mike Kehoe announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will participate in joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) of public infrastructure in Barry, Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Howell, McDonald, Madison, New Madrid, Oregon, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, and Texas counties following severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes that occurred May 19 –

FEMA will participate in joint damage assessments for public assistance Read More »

Football great Jackie Smith to be honored July 26th at St. Louis Baseball Cardinals Game vs. Washington Nationals

ST. LOUIS – Jackie Smith, a former football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis Football Cardinals, will be honored Friday, July 26 during a St Louis Cardinals vs. the Washington Nationals 7:15 p.m. game at Busch Stadium. Military Appreciation Night Honoring Jackie Smith will pay tribute to

Football great Jackie Smith to be honored July 26th at St. Louis Baseball Cardinals Game vs. Washington Nationals Read More »

Illinois measles outbreak said to be over; No new cases since mid-April

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that the largest measles outbreak to affect the state of Illinois since 1990 is officially contained as no new cases have been reported for more than 42 days, two full incubation periods. A total of 67 measles cases were reported during the outbreak, which started March

Illinois measles outbreak said to be over; No new cases since mid-April Read More »

Memorial Day Service 2024 is hosted by American Legion Post 487 in Chester

Legion and VFW team up to create a program to ‘Remember and Honor’ the ‘Fallen Veterans’   By Jim Beers America celebrated Memorial Day 2024 Monday May 27th. The Memorial Day Service in Chester was hosted at the Post 487 American Legion Hall.   The Chester VFW Post 3553 combined with Legionnaires to create a

Memorial Day Service 2024 is hosted by American Legion Post 487 in Chester Read More »