October 2024

Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests, incidents

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests and incidents. Arrested Person: 7  (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 2 Assault: 1 Assist Other Agency: 1 Bomb Threat: Animal Control: 3 Brush Fire: Burglary: Careless […]

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Timothy A. Durbin

Timothy A. Durbin, 55, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 7:55 pm on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.    He grew up the youngest of five, with all his siblings watching over him. The Durbin household was always filled with laughter, love, and a lot of

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Donald G. Schwent

Donald G Schwent Sr., 83, of Ellisville, Mo. formerly of St. Mary, Mo. passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.   He was born June 9, 1941 in St. Mary, Mo.   He married to Martha (Buatte) Schwent on November 26, 1966.   He is survived by his

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Cape Girardeau felon admits stealing gun, possessing machine guns

CAPE GIRARDEAU – A 21-year-old convicted felon has admitted stealing a pistol from a Cape Girardeau County gun store and being caught days later with two machine guns.   Dayvion Jyraud Parker pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to five felonies: stealing a firearm from a licensed dealer, two counts of being

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Chamber welcomes High Point Vantage Care to Chester

CHESTER – High Point Vantage Senior Care recently purchased Craig Manor Assisted Living in Chester.   On a recent afternoon there was a celebration of the new management and refreshments were served.   The Chester Chamber of Commerce participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony.     Also present for the picture were residents and staff, too

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Change in guest speaker, upcoming events at National Shrine

PERRYVILLE – The Association of the Miraculous Medal (AMM) announces that the presentation by Susan Tassone on Saturday, November 2, has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.  However, Father Clay Kilburn, C.M., Spiritual Director of AMM, will be speaking on the topic of All Saints/All Souls starting at 1:00 p.m.  Following Father’s talk, first-class relics,

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Department on Aging offers free help to make Medicare open enrollment decisions

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging everyone with Medicare to check if their plan still meets their needs and budget during this year’s Open Enrollment Period, which began on Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, 2024. Individuals can get free help comparing health and drug plan options by contacting the state’s Senior

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