June 2025

Two Red Bud residents graduate from Quincy University

QUINCY, Ill. — Two Quincy University students from Red Bud: Ryan Bollinger, and Blake Maes, have graduated from Quincy University at its 162nd Commencement ceremony on May 17 at 10 a.m. in Quincy University’s Football Stadium. The 2025 spring graduating class is comprised of 157 undergraduates and 23 graduate degree recipients.   Bollinger earned a

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The one, big, beautiful bill delivers for the working class

By Jason Smith, member of Congress  On May 22, House Republicans took an important step toward delivering lasting tax relief to the American people by passing President Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill. The bill, which now awaits consideration by the Senate, is packed full of America First tax reforms that reward hard work, bring jobs

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TG Missouri Corporation makes charitable donations to the community

PERRYVILLE, MO – TG Missouri Corporation announces donations totaling $32,000 to eight local organizations in May 2025, with a focus on education, health and safety. The company’s Interior Exterior Vice President, Chuck Agers, personally delivered the checks to thank the organizations for their roles in the community. The level of success enjoyed by TG Missouri

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TG Missouri earns $112,060 rebate for energy efficiencies as part of carbon neutrality goal

PERRYVILLE, MO. – TG Missouri Corporation’s Perryville facility has received a $112,060 Power Moves® rebate from Citizens Electric Corporation, recognizing a series of energy efficiency upgrades that align with the company’s commitment to sustainability and its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.   The rebate was earned through a combination of high-efficiency equipment upgrades,

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Unemployment benefits are available to victims of March 14-15 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, wildfires

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On May 21, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe’s request for a major disaster declaration was granted by President Donald J. Trump, allowing Missourians in Perry and the following counties: Bollinger, Butler, Camden, Carter, Franklin, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Oregon, Ozark, Phelps, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Louis, Wayne, Webster, and Wright counties whose employment was lost

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Work will begin to restore PHS football fields damaged by tornado

PERRYVILLE – Work will soon begin to make the Perryville High School football fields safe for players and spectators after the fields were littered with broken glass and debris during the May 14 tornado. The playing field in Pirate Stadium and the practice field will be stripped and re-sodded to ensure that all dangerous materials

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You can still sign up for an SIU summer camp as season kicks off

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The much-anticipated summer camp season has arrived at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, but there is still time to sign children up for fun, adventure and incredible learning experiences, courtesy of the diverse camp options. (Above) Participants get involved in hands-on activities in the medical field during the Pathways to

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Tamie Fluegel

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 3, 2025 for 65-year-old Tamie Fluegel of Ellis Grove, Illinois, who passed away at 8:20 am, Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois. She was born July 15, 1959 in St. Louis to James and Louise (nee Rahn) Faulkner who both

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