January 2025

Ashcroft leads with integrity and purpose

Submitted article JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. —Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has released a booklet of the many achievements during his administration: Building a Brighter and Stronger Missouri – Eight Years of Accomplishment. “It has been my privilege to serve as Missouri’s secretary of state and I thank the people of this great state for allowing me […]

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Nell Maxine Martin

Nell Maxine Martin, 90, of Sainte Genevieve, Missouri passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at Riverview At The Park Care & Rehab Center in Ste. Genevieve, MO. She was born December 13, 1934 in Milan, TN to Amos Leon and Margaret Lee (Casey) Barger. She and Oliver Joseph Martin Jr. were married April 14, 1955

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Frank Lee Neislein

Frank Lee Neislein, 72, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Monday, January 6, 2025 at his residence. He was born February 2, 1952 in Perryville, MO to Wilbert M. and Barbara L. (Joy) Neislein. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville. Frank was a lifelong farmer of row crops and livestock and really

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Discover nature this winter with MDC’s free mobile apps

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Families now have the opportunity for more outdoor activities this winter with the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free mobile apps – MO Conservationist Magazine, MO Fishing, MO Hunting, and MO Outdoors. “We’ve made it easier than ever to find places to get outdoors and discover nature,” said Laci Prucinsky, MDC Cape

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Filing is complete for the April Municipal Election

PERRYVILLE – Filing ended December 31st for the April 8th Municipal Election in Perryville.   Filing for city offices are:   Seth W. Amschler        Alderman – Ward 1   Douglas K. Martin      Alderman – Ward 2 Kate Martin                 Alderman – Ward 2             David J. Schumer        Alderman – Ward 3

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IKO to open new facility in Bismarck, investing $120 million and creating more than 50 new jobs

BISMARCK, Mo. — IKO, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing, and waterproofing products, announced that it will open a new granule facility for its subsidiary Bismarck Granules in Bismarck, investing $120 million and creating more than 50 new jobs.   “We’re proud to see another leading manufacturer like IKO

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MDC reports 10,071 deer taken during alternative methods portion

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows deer hunters in Missouri harvested 10,071 deer during the alternative methods portion of firearms deer season, Dec. 28 – Jan. 7. Of the 10,071 deer harvested, 2,765 were antlered bucks, 1,072 were button bucks, and 6,234 were does.   Top harvest

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Red Cross opens shelter in Perry County following power outages due to winter storm

PERRYVILLE, MO — The American Red Cross opened a shelter for residents affected by power outages following the winter storm that hit over the weekend. Dangerously cold temperatures continue overnight and more snow is expected on Friday as well. The shelter opened Monday night and was operated by the Perry County Emergency Management Agency. Red Cross

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