August 2025

Extension offers MyChart Class to empower local seniors

PERRYVILLE – The University of Missouri Extension in Perry County will host a MyChart training class designed to equip seniors with the essential skills and confidence needed to navigate and manage their healthcare online. MyChart, a secure online patient portal, offers convenient access to medical records, test results, prescription renewals, appointment scheduling, and direct communication with healthcare […]

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MoDOT to gather input on long-range goals, unmet needs

SIKESTON – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is inviting the public to join the discussion on high-priority unfunded transportation needs at an upcoming meeting. Those attending will also be able to view information and provide input on the state’s long-range transportation and freight and rail needs, as MoDOT works to update its Long-Range Transportation

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Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office report

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its report of arrests and incidents for the week ending August 15, 2025.   Arrested Person: 4  (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 6 Assault: Assist Other Agency: Animal Control: 12

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Robert Wayne Hoffman

A celebration will be held 69-year-old Robert ‘Bob’ Wayne Hoffman who passed away August 16, 2025 at his home. He was born August 20, 1956 in Perryville, Mo. to Gilbert “Gib” and Stella (Nething) Hoffman; his father survives, his mother preceded him in death. Bob and Elaine (Pohlmann) were married on March 25, 1978 at

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Jeffrey Henry Polen

A celebration of life will be held at a future date for 66-year-old Jeffrey Henry Polen of Perryville, Mo. passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025 at his residence.   He was born January 28, 1959 in Peoria, IL to Russel and Esther (Long) Polen who both preceded him in death.   He and Donna Laur

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Dr. John G. Esswein

Dr. John G. Esswein, passed away suddenly Friday August 15, 2025 on the Feast of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, after a valiant battle with complications from cancer treatments. John was born October 25, 1956 to Richard and Lotus “Bunny” (Ellis) Esswein, who both preceded in death. He met Mary Wingerter in Perryville, MO

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Donald Ray McAdams

A funeral will be held Friday, August 22, 2025 for 79-year-old Donald Ray McAdams of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 3:56 pm, Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois. He was born September 24, 1945 in Evansville, Illinois, a son of Daniel Jesse and Adeline M. (nee Baum)

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