February 2025

Larry Lee Renaud

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Perryville for 69-year-old Larry Lee Renaud of Richmond, Texas who passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. Larry was born November 7, 1955 in Perryville, Missouri a son of Ottmer and Betty (Cissell) Renaud. He is survived by three […]

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Donald Michael Laws

Donald Michael Laws, 73, of Perryville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Mercy Southeast on February 17, 2025.   He was born on September 15, 1951 in Perryville, MO, the son of Joseph Donald and Joy Darlene (Cissell) Laws.   “Mike,” as he was known by family and friends, worked as a

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Join MDC webinar about MO birds and habitats March 6 in preparation for Missouri Birding Challenge

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and experienced birders to join in a special series of free birding webinars in preparation for the first ever Missouri Birding Challenge

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Rep. Friess comments on Governor’s State of the State and Budget Address

RED BUD, IL. –  Republican Illinois State Rep. David Friess has commented on Governor Pritzker’s combined State of the State and Budget Address Wednesday in Springfield:   “If Democrats continue down this path, Illinois’ financial crisis will only get worse,” Rep. Friess said. “We’ve already lost too many residents and businesses to states with lower

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Kenneth L. Stewart

A funeral will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2025 for 70-year-old Kenneth L. Stewart of Perryville, Missouri, who passed away at 2:45 a.m., Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at his residence. He was born April 1, 1954 in Chester, Illinois, to Roy L. Stewart and Opal (nee Smith) Easton who both preceded him in death. Kenneth

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Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday

CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in city hall.   The tentative agenda:   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda February 20, 2025   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross   Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader/Brenda Owen   Public Petitions & Correspondence             Standing Committee Reports

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Lutheran Family and Children’s Services expandsHome Visitation Services for families in Southeast Missouri

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS), one of Missouri’s oldest social service agencies, has announced the statewide expansion of its Home Visitation Services through the Missouri Parenting Partnership Program (MOPPP). The expansion includes Southeast Missouri.   Designed to empower parents and foster stronger families, the program provides free, personalized home visitation

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