March 2025

Margaret Greentree

A burial will be held at a later date for 83-year-old Margaret  Greentree of Sainte Genevieve, Mo., who passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at Sainte Genevieve Care Center in Sainte Genevieve, Mo.   She was born September 15, 1941 in Princeton, Iindiana, the daughter of Thelma Greentree and James Greentree.   She is survived […]

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Freddie Wayne Res

A funeral was held Sunday, February 9, 2025 for 80-year-old Freddie Wayne Res of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 9:56 am, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his residence.  He was born November 25, 1944 in Rockwood, Illinois to Fred Wayne and Edna D. (nee Thompson) Res who both preceded him in death.   He is

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Attorney General Andrew Bailey calls on Elon Musk; DOGE to investigate $5 Billion waste in Grain Belt Express Project

JEFFERSON CITY Mo, – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey sent a letter to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk, calling for an immediate investigation into the nearly $5 billion worth of planned waste in federal loan guarantee to be awarded to the Grain Belt Express (GBE) project — a scheme Attorney General Bailey

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Legislator who ‘tested’ the 988 Lifeline with false messages will not face charges 

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Following an incident at the Missouri State Capitol on February 20, 2025, the Cole County Prosecutor’s Office has announced that no charges will be filed against State Representative Tricia Byrnes. On that date, law enforcement officers responded to the Capitol building in reference to a potential emergency, prompting an investigation into

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Memorial Hospital Auxiliary donates funds to purchase bladder scanner for emergency department

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital in Chester is pleased to announce a generous donation of $11,987 from the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, raised through the Tree of Remembrance Campaign. This contribution will be used to purchase a Bladder Scan i10 for the Emergency Room Department.     Auxiliary President Mardell Granger presents check to Tom Search Board

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Mississippi Valley Art Guild announces classes

CHESTER – The Mississippi Valley Art Guild has announced its March 2025 classes. To register or inquire about any class, please call 618-426-4425, or email the guild at mvartguild62233@gmail.com.   Upcoming classes are: 3/8         Teen Art Guild  ages 10+   1-3pm                 Experimenting with abstract painting                 Instructor:  Barb McCormick 3/11       Stained Glass Creations   

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Missouri House passes HB 999 to protect taxpayer rights and ensure fair property assessments

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives has passed HB 999, a bill sponsored by State Representative Ron Fowler. The bill seeks to ensure counties comply with State Tax Commission (STC) directives to maintain fair and accurate property valuations across Missouri.   “The passage of HB 999 is a key step in safeguarding

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