January 2026

June Marie Leuckel

June Marie Leuckel, 91, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 at her residence. She was born September 23, 1934 in Perry County, MO to Valle and Elva (Rabold) Huber. June and Carl “Corky” R. Leuckel were married May 12, 1951 in Perryville, MO. He preceded her in death on September 15, 2015. […]

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Ava Kathryn Bauman is Valle Catholic High School Elk’s Student of the Month

STE. GENEVIEVE – Valle Catholic High School is proud to announce that Ava Kathryn Bauman has been named the January Elk’s Student of the Month.   Ava is the daughter of Patrick and Karyn Hoog ’96 Bauman.   She will attend the University of Missouri-Columbia. Ava plans to major in the field of health care

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Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee meets Tuesday

CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet in special session Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester.   NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING   CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE   Notice is hereby given that the Cemetery and Finance Committee of the City of Chester,

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Florissant man receives minor injuries in Hwy 61 traffic crash

JEFFERSON CITY – A 49-year-old Florissant  received minor injuries in a traffic crash on Highway 61 in Ste. Genevieve County Thursday morning.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the man was taken to Mercy Hospital Jefferson by a Ste. Genevieve County ambulance.   The crash happened when a 2018 HINO KJV 740 the man

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Governor Kehoe announces appointment to Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has announced a judicial appointment to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District.   Kathleen Hamilton was appointed to serve as a Judge for the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District.   Ms. Hamilton will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Cristian M. Stevens to the federal bench.

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Illinois Accountability Commission expands tools to collect information from the public

CHICAGO – The Illinois Accountability Commission (IAC) has announced a new submission process where individuals who witnessed or experienced potential misconduct by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz can submit video or narrative information to the Commission. This pilot process will expand the IAC’s outreach efforts by engaging people who cannot attend a hearing but would

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Illinoisans invited to unite in service to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday throughout 2026

SPRINGFIELD – In celebration of the founding of the United States 250 years ago, Governor JB Pritzker is inviting Illinoisans to unite in service by volunteering with organizations of their choice to foster community connection and build a legacy of giving back throughout 2026.   “Illinoisans throughout history have always come together to help their

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