Bernard Joseph Stortz, 82, of Frohna, Missouri passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Mercy Hospital South. He was born January 15, 1943 in Perryville, MO to Frederick and Irene (Pingel) Stortz. Survivors include two sons, Christopher Stortz, Matthew Stortz; brother, Ron (Paulette) Stortz; two sisters, Margie (Harold) Miller, Zita (Jim) Kramer. He was preceded […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that 201 Missouri counties, cities, and towns have received the Missouri Blue Shield designation in recognition of their dedication to enhancing public safety, strengthening support for law enforcement, and building sustainable public safety partnerships. The Blue Shield Program, as outlined in Executive Order 25-03, is part of the
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CHS honors 72 students for high academic achievement and ten students with Special Athletic Awards By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester High School held its 2025 Honors Night Wednesday May 7 at CHS Colbert Memorial Gymnasium. The evening was divided into three separate segments to allow for parents and students to attend only the
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SPRINGFIELD – A new report issued by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA), Chemical Industry Council of Illinois (CICI), International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150, and the Illinois Pipe Trades Association (IPTA) warns a government-mandated push toward full electrification in Illinois could impose more than $1 trillion in costs by 2050, driving up energy bills
STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District is proud to highlight the remarkable impact of two key programs—Care to Learn and Backpacks for Friday—that continue to support our students and families by meeting critical health, hunger, and hygiene needs. Care to Learn: Meeting Immediate Needs, One Student at a Time School Social
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CHESTER – The congregation of the First United Methodist Church in Chester is observing the105th anniversary of the opening of the church building. This is the Church Sign at the First United Methodist Church in Chester. The sign tells the story at FUMC, “OPEN HEARTS OPEN MINDS and OPEN DOORS!” Jim Beers Photo
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Delivering on his promise to present Missourians with a reasonable, conservative budget that continues to secure Missouri’s future, today Governor Mike Kehoe signed the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) state operating and capital improvement budget bills. Governor Kehoe’s action to deliver a $50.8 billion budget includes 208 vetoes, totaling nearly $300 million in general revenue,
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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that $6.3 million in grant funding has been awarded to 36 grantees through three grant programs – the Route 66 Grant Program ($4 million), Tourism Attractions Grant Program ($1.7 million), and Tourism Private Sector Grant Program ($600,000) – as part
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced an expansion of its list of ZIP codes where lead exposure testing is required for children who live within those areas. 180 new zip codes, representing parts of 47 Illinois counties, have been added to the list this year, bringing the total of high-risk ZIP codes
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging Illinoisans to celebrate July 4th and the start of Summer 2025 safely by following proven safety guidance so as not to spoil the fun. Follow food handling safety tips to protect friends and family from foodborne illnesses. Avoid sunburn and heat stroke by using sunscreen
