January 2025

Geneseo woman crowned Miss Illinois County Fair Queen

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs held its 114th annual convention at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Illinois January 17-19, 2025.  One of the highlights of the annual event is the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant, held January 19. Johnna Fulcher, 20, (above) of Geneseo was crowned the 67th Miss Illinois County […]

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llinois America 250 Commission invites all Illinoisans to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary leading up to July 4, 2026

SPRINGFIELD – Preparations are underway for Illinois to join in the nation’s celebration of 250 years of independence in 2026, and the Illinois America 250 Commission is encouraging people across the Prairie State to get involved in planning festivities and educational opportunities to mark the historic moment.   Celebrations marking the nation’s independence are expected to take

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Perry, Ste. Genevieve County GDPs are shown

JEFFERSON CITY – The broadest measure of economic activity is gross domestic product (GDP).   According to estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Missouri ranked 21st nationally among states in total gross domestic product in 2023.   Perry County’s GDP was just over $903 million in 2023.   Ste. Genevieve County’s was just under

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Poplar Bluff is among communities in Arkansas, Louisiana and Missouri receiving funding from the Delta Regional Authority

CLARKSDALE, Miss. – Approximately $6 million in investments has been awarded to three projects across three states in the Delta region, thanks to a partnership program between the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA).   Recognized as the Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (PWEAA) program, DRA and EDA have,

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Protect your family: Understanding carbon monoxide risks and proper winter home heating safety

SPRINGFIELD, Ill – Winter brings cold arctic air to Illinois and as residents turn up their thermostats to stay warm the risk of a home heating fire or Carbon Monoxide incident increases. The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) encourages residents to have their furnaces checked, change furnace filters, and make sure carbon

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Patrick E. Mullins

Patrick E. Mullins 66 years old of Bloomsdale, MO Died Friday, January 17, 2025 At home in Bloomsdale, MO He was born December 20, 1958 in Kirkwood, MO Survived By: Two Daughters, Amanda (Jason) Sutton of Bloomsdale, MO, Kelly (Scott) Hurston of Arnold, MO; Mother, Margaret C. (Gibbs) Mullins of Sainte Genevieve, MO; Brother, Don

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Denise Geralyn Figge

Denise Geralyn Figge 66 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO   Died Wednesday, January 15, 2025 At Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, MO   She was born August 10, 1958 in Perryville, MO   Survived By: Fiance, Dean Malacarne of Millstadt, IL; Son, Craig Bleckler of Sainte Genevieve, MO; Daughter, Melissa Bleckler of Festus,

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