Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice Mary R. Russell Many of the cases judges are asked to decide typically result in some people winning and others losing. But one of the only times everyone leaves the courtroom happy is when an adoption is finalized. Earlier this month, I had the honor of presiding over the final […]
STE. GENEVIEVE – To kick off the start of the 2024-2025 school year, the Laborers’ Local 830 delivered school supplies to Ste. Genevieve Elementary. Laborer’s Local 830 President Michael Schwartz and Business Manager Ryan Hale deliver school supplies to Ste. Genevieve Elementary School Administrative Assistants Amelia Wibbenmeyer and Stephannie Drury. “We want
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Tuesday sentenced a man who fatally shot someone in Butler County, Missouri to protect a heroin conspiracy to 20 years in prison. James Odell Johnson pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to one count of conspiracy to distribute heroin and one count
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced today its launch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT) Program, known as “Missouri SuN Bucks.” Missouri SuN Bucks helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer months when school is not in session.
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Commission will meet in regular session today at 1 p.m. in the Perry County Commission Chambers on the second floor of the administration building located at 321 N. Main Street, Perryville. The tentative agenda: The minutes of the most recent meeting available:
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SIKESTON—Route E in Perry County will be closed as contractor crews perform railroad maintenance. This section of roadway is located from County Road 322 to County Road 354. Weather permitting, work will be performed Monday, Aug. 26 and Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The road will remain closed until the work
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Sheriff’s Office has announced the death of former Sheriff Gary Schaaf, “It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of retired Sheriff Gary J. Schaaf. Sheriff Schaaf was a long-time public servant, serving as Perry County Sheriff for 30 years. Sheriff Schaaf ran his office with a constant
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The tentative agendas for Tuesday’s Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II tax rate hearing and regular meeting have been released. Tax rate hearing: Regular meeting agenda:
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David Friess, Illinois State Representative RED BUD – With sky-high inflation still impacting hard-working Illinois families and the new school year set to begin, it’s important to consider ways to save money. Food prices, gasoline costs, interest rates, rent and almost all living expenses continue to rise, and with little end in sight. Saving money
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FREE event at Saluki Stadium will kick off 2024 SIU Football season By Jim Beers CARBONDALE – The 2024 SIU Saluki Football Season will kick off tonight August 22 with the annual “Saluki Football Fan Fest” being held at the Southern Illinois University’s Saluki Stadium. The FREE event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and
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