February 2025

Illinois Manufacturers’ Association welcomes new board members 

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) has named five new members to its Board of Directors as the association continues to build on its strong record of leadership on behalf of manufacturers across the state.   “These new members bring years of leadership and experience, adding vital expertise as we reinforce our advocacy efforts on […]

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It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time! National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend is February 21-23

GLEN CARBON, ILLINOIS – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is excited to announce that the sweetest weekend of the year is here – National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend! If you haven’t gotten your freezers stocked up yet, we have you covered!   February 21-23 will be the biggest weekend for the Girl Scout Cookie Program

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Judge’s ruling puts Missouri women in danger of an unregulated abortion industry

JEFFERSON CITY – The following statement can be attributed to Susan Klein, Executive Director, Missouri Right to Life: On February 14th, 2025, Jackson County Judge Jerri J Zhang, eight weeks after she had ruled that Missouri’s health and safety regulations protecting women who are having an abortion did not violate Amendment 3, reversed her position

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PCSD No. 32 Climate & Culture Survey results are released

PERRYVILLE – Perry County School District 32 has released the 2024-25 Climate & Culture Survey Report after it was presented to the Board of Education during Wednesday’s meeting.  The survey report can be found on the district website at https://www.perryville.k12.mo.us/documents/central-office/board-of-education/climate-and-culture-surveys/566748. It will also be emailed to all students, staff, and parents/guardians. The survey was administered during

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Rep. Friess introduces legislation to repeal Illinois’ FOID Card requirement

RED BUD, IL – Illinois State Representative David Friess has filed House Bill 1232, a measure that would repeal the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card Act in Illinois.   “Illinois remains one of the few states in the nation that imposes this extra layer of bureaucracy on responsible gun owners,” said Rep. Friess. “The FOID

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TG Missouri Corporation makes charitable donations to the community

PERRYVILLE, MO – TG Missouri Corporation announces donations totaling $6,000 to six local organizations in December 2024 and January 2025, with a focus on community and family. The company’s Interior Exterior Vice President, Michelle Patrick, and Sr. General Manager of Human Resources, Rhonda Ruark, personally delivered the checks to thank the organizations for their roles

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Tina Marie Hager

A funeral will be  held Saturday for 60-year-old Tina Marie Hager of Perryville, Missouri who passed away February 15, 2025 at her residence.   She was born July 3, 1964 in Perryville to Norbert Paul and Iva Anna (Nobus) Zahner, who both preceded her in death.   Survivors include four sons: Keith (Cassie) Hager, Jasper

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Erich Dean Stief

Erich Dean Stief, 55, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at his residence. He was born December 15, 1969 in St. Louis, MO to Fred Robert and Anne Maurine (Scott) Stief. He and Sherry Anderson were married October 23, 1993 in Perryville, MO. She survives him in Perryville. Erich was the owner

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