March 2025

Chester man arrested on multiple charges in Perryville

PERRYVILLE — A 44-year-old Chester, Illinois man has been arrested on multiple charges in Perryville, Mo.   The Perryville Police Department was informed by the Chester Police Department that Brent A. Lee might be in their community and he was later found in the 2000 block of Lake Drive, where he was taken into custody, […]

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Michael Woodrow Schrumpf

A memorial service will be held Saturday for 83-year-old Michael Woodrow Schrumpf of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at his residence. He was born July 8, 1941 in Perryville, Mo. to Woodrow Wilson Schrumpf and Imogene (Hunt) Schrumpf who both preceded him in death. Michael and Terry Ann Griffard were married

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office releases arrest report

CHESTER, Ill. – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arests. Christopher J. Nesbitt 44, Murphysboro, arrested March 17, 2025 by Sparta Police for driving while license suspended and a Randolph County warrant for methamphetamine delivery.  Pretrial Release.   Tyler L. Huseman 31, Campbell Hill, arrested March 17, 2025 by Steeleville Police

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Get tickets now to hear enlightening 2025 TEDxSIUC speakers

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — TEDxSIUC, an independently organized event featuring live TED-style talks, is happening at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on March 29, and tickets are available for purchase online now. The event focusing on ideas worth spreading will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. in the ballrooms of the SIU Student Center, 1255 Lincoln Drive.

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Christ Our Savior Lutheran high school helps with rebuild from hurricane Helene in Tryon North Carolina.

EVANSVILLE, Ill. – Ten students and two adults spent two days helping to rebuild Trinity Lutheran Church in Tryon North Carolina.      Pictured in the group in front are Lacee Liefer, Christine Liefer, Brianna Brake, Tristan Jones, Olivia Crank and Haley Liefer.  In back, Reyna Fearing, Josh Wallace, Isaac Luebkemann and Brian Liefer. Adult

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Alderman will discuss police vehicle acquisiton in work session

STE. GENEVIEVE — The first item on the agenda for Thursday’s Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen work session is a proposal from newly-hired Police Chief Daniel Halek to partner with Enterprise Fleet Management to purchase, upfit, and finance new vehicle purchases, specifically the police department. Ryan Owens will be present to review the benefits of

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