May 2025

Two Perry Co. residents receive SEMO Student Life and Leadership Awards

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CAPE GIRARDEAU – Two Perry County residents have been honored by Southeast Missouri State University. Sophie Martin of Perryville and  Alli Haertling of Altenburg are among the announced recipients of 2024-2025 Student Life and Leadership Awards, which honors students, faculty, staff, and organizations for their leadership, academic excellence, and dedication to building a vibrant campus […]

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Barbara A. James

Obituaries, Randolph County Obits /

The Pechacek Funeral Home has announced the passing of 71-year-old Barbara A. James of Red Bud, Ill., at 8:28 pm, Sunday, May 11, 2025, at her residence. She was born June 21, 1953 in Belleville, Ill. to George and Zelma (nee Blechle) Elder who both preceded her in death. Barbara married Paul Omer James on

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

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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

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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

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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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