May 2025

Perryville Girl Scouts win national Award

PERRYVILLE, Mo. – The Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland proudly recognize Emily Leible, Lucy Allen, and Kaitlin Lobbig of Perryville, Mo. as members of the 2025 Girl Scout Bronze Award class.   These Girl Scouts earned the highest award for Cadette Girl Scouts, the Silver Award. Silver Award Girl Scouts collaborate with their troop to […]

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Perryville woman graduates from the College of Saint Mary

OMAHA, Neb. – A Perryville woman was among the 129 students who received their degrees from the College of Saint Mary during commencement May 17 at the Lied Fitness Center Fieldhouse on campus.   Kira Hagan, received Bachelor of Science Degree. She is a member of  Kappa Gamma Pi National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society,

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Preliminary reports indicate three traffic fatalities, no boating fatalities, & no drownings over Memorial Day weekend

JEFFERSON CITY – Three persons died in traffic crashes over the 2025 Memorial Day weekend counting period from 6 p.m., Friday, May 23, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 26, 2025. Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers investigated the following over the 2025 Memorial Day holiday weekend: Traffic Statistics Crashes — 182Injuries — 83Fatalities — 3DWI —

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Route B in Ste. Genevieve County reduced for bridge rehabs, asphalt and curve repairs

SIKESTON—Route B in Ste. Genevieve County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as construction crews perform asphalt and curve repairs. In addition, two bridge rehabilitations will be completed on the bridges over Mill Creek and Madden Creek. This section of roadway is located from Route 32 to Route F near Coffman,

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Treasurer Michael Frerichs encourages families to save for future education costs through 529 College Savings Accounts

SPRINGFIELD –State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is recognizing 529 Day on May 29 by reminding Illinois families that now is always a good time to save for a child’s future education by opening or adding to a Bright Start 529 account.   “When a child knows he or she has a college savings plan, that child is

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Utha M. Elsberry

A funeral will be held Friday, May 30, 2025 for 84-year-old Utha M. Elsberry of Madison, MO, who passed away May 25, 2025.   She was born March 5, 1941 in Ash, MO to Byron and Helen (Daily) Alexander.   Utha is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard Elsberry, of Madison, MO, a

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Mary Papin

The Basler Funeral Home has announced the passing of 77-year-old Mary Papin of Sainte Genevieve, Mo May 29, 2025   She was born November 6, 1947 daughter of Helen Bauman and Jackie Gegg.   She is survived by a niece: Tracy Monia, a niece: Jackie Gegg, a niece, Christine (Thomas) Bradshaw, Niece, Tutti Gomillia, Nephew,

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Chester Memorial Day Service is well attended and was a huge success!

Chester VFW Post 3553 and American Legion Post 487 host wonderful event to “Remember and Honor” those who died to keep America Safe and Free By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester’s Memorial Day Service took place Monday May 26. This year’s event was hosted at the VFW Post 3553 in Chester. The weather was perfect

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