January 2025

Test, fix, save a life: EPA Region 7 encourages home testing during National Radon Action Month

LENEXA, KAN. – Each January, EPA seeks to raise awareness of radon exposure during National Radon Action Month, encouraging residents to “Test, Fix, Save a Life” and protect themselves and their families by having their homes tested for the presence of radon.   Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas produced by the breakdown of

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Citizens Electric makes significant restoration progress after Winter Storm Blair

Perryville, MO – Citizens Electric Corporation has restored power to more than 9,600 members since Sunday, January 5 when Winter Storm Blair moved through the service territory. 140 linemen, 30 tree trimmers, and 40 support staff have made significant progress and are preparing for another snow event later in the week.     Despite frigid temperatures,

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Kent Jaylon Kinchen

Kent Jaylon Kinchen, 36, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Monday, January 6, 2025 at his residence. He was born November 29, 1988 to Barry Kinchen and Karen (Kendrick) Vaughn. Kent and Lisa (Schumer) Kinchen were married August 22, 2024 at Perryville, MO. She survives him in Perryville. He was a member of First Harvest Ministry

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Claude E. Knapp

Claude E. Knapp, 81, of Rockwood, Illinois, passed away at 2:05 pm, Monday, January 6, 2025 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois. He was born to the late William and Viola (nee Martin) Knapp on December 28, 1943 in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Claude married Dorothy “Missy” Hoover on November 9, 1984 in Bremen, Illinois; she survives.

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Carl E. Bishop

Carl E Bishop 92 years old Of Sainte Genevieve, MO   Died Friday, January 3, 2025 In Foristell, MO   He was born October 6, 1932 in Saint Louis, MO   Survived By: Daughter, Carla (Brad) Chandler of Foristell, MO; Three Sons, Thomas (Susan) Bishop of O’Fallon, MO, Richard Bishop of St. Louis, MO, Brian

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