April 2025

Perry County voters say yes to sales tax; Ste. Gen voters say no to Prop L

Nearly 16 percent of Perry County voters went to the polls yesterday PERRYVILLE – A relatively small number of Perry County voters turned out for yesterday’s election; only 2,098 out of a registered voter total of 13,392 or 16 percent cast ballots in the election. Voters said yes to a county wide sales tax of

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Bloomsdale woman seriously injured in St. Francois Co. crash

JEFFERSON CITY — A 22-year-old Bloomsdale woman suffered serious injuries in a traffic crash on Highway 221 in St. Francois County Sunday afternoon.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the woman was taken to Parkland Hospita South by St. Francois County EMS.   According to the patrol’s report, the Bloomsdale woman was the driver

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COS FFA presents honorary degrees to three

EVANSVILLE, Ill. – The Christ Our Savior FFA chapter recognized three individuals in the community that have gone above and beyond to support the chapter.      FFA advisor Lisa Luebkemann with Nolan Ripplemeyer, Tim Luebkemann and Nick Frederking.    Tim Luebkemann, Nolan Ripplemeyer and Nick Frederking were awarded the Honorary Chapter degree.    The Honorary

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Memorial Hospital congratulates Kathy Winkler on retirement; welcomes Amy Kloos as new director of pharmacy

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital announces the retirement of Kathy Winkler, Director of Pharmacy, who has been a part of their team since October 1989. After over 35 years of dedicated service, Kathy retired on March 31, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of care, innovation, and collaboration. Reflecting on her time at Memorial, Kathy shared, “Memorial

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MSHP reports arrest

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   According to the patrol report, a 54-year-old woman from Excelsior Springs, Mo. was charged following a traffic stop Sunday night in Ste. Genevieve County.   Antoinette K. Hollis was charged with driving while intoxicated and was taken to the

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Perryville man is among those receiving Senior Service Award

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Jim Eddleman of Perryville is among the senior citizens being honored with the 2025 Senior Service Award, which will be presented by Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger during a special ceremony Monday to recognize 10 exceptional Missourians’ remarkable contributions to their communities through volunteerism and public service. Eddleman is being honored

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