December 2025

Medical treatments don’t take a holiday; give blood or platelets now with Red Cross

ST. LOUIS, MO — The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in the final days of the year and into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now.   Record-setting travel […]

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Lt. Governor David Wasinger marks first year in office with release of 2025 Year in Review

JEFFERSON CITY – Senior protection emerged as a major focus of the Lieutenant Governor’s Office in 2025. As Missouri’s statutory advocate for seniors, Lt. Governor Wasinger led statewide efforts to improve accountability in long-term care facilities. His office hosted a statewide “Protect Our Seniors” Tour, bringing together families, legal experts, local officials, and representatives of

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Justice Dept announces results of Operation Relentless Justice

WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Relentless Justice, a coordinated enforcement effort to identify, track, and arrest child sex predators. The nationwide crackdown resulted in over 205 child victims being located and the arrests of over 293 child sexual abuse offenders. The coordinated effort was executed over the course of

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Don’t want a DUI? Sleigh the holidays with a sober ride so you won’t spend time behind bars

SPRINGFIELD – This holiday season, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 law enforcement agencies are joining forces for the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. The effort reminds the public that law enforcement will adopt a zero-tolerance approach, focusing not only impaired drivers but also seat belt

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December 15 Perry County Commission meeting minutes released

PERRYVILLE – The minutes of the December 15 meeting of the Perry County Commissino meeting have been released   PERRY COUNTY COMMISSION MINUTES   Monday, December 15, 2025   Now on the 15th day of December, the Perry County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Mike Sauer 1 st Commissioner Jay Wengert District 2 nd District

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David Friess District Office will close for the holidays

RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess has announced his District office will be closed December 22 through January 5 for the holidays!     During this period, please email friess@ilhousegop.org for assistance, and his staff will respond as soon as they return.   Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Darla Bahr

In Loving Memory of Darla Bahr   June 14, 1975 – December 19, 2025   A funeral will be held Monday, December 29, 2025 for 50-year-old Darla Bahr of Sainte Genevieve, Missouri, who passed away on December 19, 2025.   She was born June 14, 1975, and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and

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