May 13, 2025

O’Keefe chosen by Class of 2025 to deliver commencement address

Mr. O’Keefe earned a bachelor of arts degree in social sciences from McKendree University, and a master’s degree in administration from William Woods University. He first joined the faculty of Perryville High School in 1999 as a social studies teacher. He then worked at Jackson R-II Public Schools before returning to PHS in 2022 to

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Annual transportation survey for Illinois residents

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking the public to provide feedback on the state’s transportation system and the agency’s overall performance by taking the annual Traveler Opinion Survey. Conducted through May 30, the survey is available online at https://go.uis.edu/traveler2025 or visiting by idot.illinois.gov.   Done in partnership with the University of Illinois Springfield, the survey is

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Chester Beautification-Tourism Commission meets Thursday

CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet in regular session Thursday.   The tentative agenda: Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda May 15, 2025   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes                                    Melissa Gross   Treasurer’s Report                                                                        Linda Rader/Brenda Owen   Public Petitions & Correspondence                 Standing Committee Reports Take Pride Award JoAnn Simmons/Linda

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Courtney Wright graduates from Concordia University

SEWARD, Neb. — A Perryville resident was among more than 430 Concordia University students receiving their diplomas during a graduate commencement ceremony May 10. The university says Courtney Wright of Perryville, Mo., earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. In all, Concordia University, Nebraska awarded undergraduate and graduate degrees to more than 430 graduates during an

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Frohna man charged with DWI

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a 21-year-old Frohna man has been charged with driving while intoxicated, no seatbelt and no insurance.   According to the patrol’s arrest report Kristopher C. Seabaugh was arrested at 2:07 a.m. Sunday in Madison County.   The patrol says after the arrest Seabaugh was taken to

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Governor Kehoe announces appointments to Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Building on the education priorities outlined in his inaugural State of the State Address in January, Governor Mike Kehoe announced today the full slate of members appointed to the Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force. The Task Force, established by Executive Order 25-14, is charged with reviewing and recommending changes to Missouri’s K-12 school

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