August 2024

Wood River, Illinois man seriously injured in Ste. Gen County motorcycle crash

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JEFFERSON CITY — A 72-year-old Wood River, Illinois man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash on Route WW in Ste. Genevieve County Saturday afternoon.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Dennis D. Rigsbey was flown to St. Louis University Hospital by Air Evac helicopter.   The patrol’s report states Rigsbey was the operator […]

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Thelma Marie Welland

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A funeral will be held Monday, August 5, 2024 for 91-year-old Thelma Marie Welland of Perryville, Mo. who passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Independence Care Center of Perry County.   She was born November 12, 1932 in Perryville, Mo. to Glennon and Marie (Gebhardt) Weinkein, who both preceded her in death.   Thelma

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Robert Lowell Dunker

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Robert Lowell Dunker, 74, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Mercy Hospital Southeast. He was born July 20, 1950 in Sioux City, IA to Delos and Hazel (Hartley) Dunker. Robert and Susan Henson were married January 6, 1973 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. She survives him in Perryville. He was a Navy

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Ashcroft sues Biden Administration over executive order on voter registration

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration challenging an executive order that directs federal agencies to expand access to voter registration and election information. The unconstitutional directive oversteps federal authority and infringes on states’ rights to manage their own election procedures.   The order, issued by

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August is Responsible Gaming Education Month

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling recognizes August as Missouri’s Responsible Gaming Education Month. The recognition month was first introduced in 2003 to raise awareness about responsible gaming practices, as well as provide information for resources available to individuals or loved ones with a potential gambling problem. Responsible gaming keeps gambling

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Call before you dig initiative aims to cut service damages in half by 2028

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Ameren Missouri is celebrating National 811 Day by encouraging customers and contractors to call 811 before digging to prevent infrastructure damage, service outages or injuries. Aug. 11 (8/11) marks the designation, which brings awareness to the safety risks involved with even small digging projects. Missouri 811, the state’s single point of contact for all public underground facilities, recently

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Connect with the Illinois Department of Human Services at the state fair

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) wants fairgoers to know that Help is Here. The annual Illinois State Fair will highlight a range of human services programs this year, offering attendees the opportunity to learn about and access important human services at the IDHS tent. The annual fair, which will take place from August

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DCEO celebrates National Black Business Month

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CHICAGO – This August, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is celebrating National Black Business Month. Through the Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE), DCEO will host a series of virtual and in-person events highlighting Black businesses, organizations, and community leaders while also providing resources to Black businesses and entrepreneurs.   This monthlong

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