January 2026

Incumbent Ste. Genevieve aldermen are unopposed for re-election

STE. GENEVIEVE – All four incumbent members of the Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen whose terms expire in 2026 are unopposed in their bids for re-election April 7th.   They are:   First Ward Alderman Patrick Fahey   Second Ward Alderman Robert “Bob” Donovan   Third Ward Alderman Jeff Eydmann   Fourth Ward Alderman Joseph […]

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Missouri awarded over $14 million in federal counter drone  funding to strengthen security for FIFA World Cup in Kansas City region

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Public Safety has been notified that the State of Missouri has been awarded $14.24 million in federal funding to strengthen security for FIFA World Cup events in the Kansas City region. The funding is through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s new Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program. FEMA

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Mo gross job gains, gross job losses, first quarter 2025

KANSAS  CITY – The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released Business Employment Dynamics in Missouri – First Quarter 2025. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted these Missouri highlights:   In Missouri, from December 2024 to March 2025, private industry establishments gained 132,889 gross jobs, while losing 131,147 gross

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No Ste. Genevieve R-II school board election in April

STE. GENEVIEVE — In accordance with Missouri statutes there will be no April 7th election in the Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II because the number of candidates who filed is equal to the number of open positions.   The following candidates will be sworn into office at the School Board’s reorganization meeting: Martha Resinger,

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Reset. Rebalance. Refresh. Dry January Starts with One Choice

SPRINGFIELD, IL – January 1st marks the new year and a new challenge: Dry January. This is the time to reset and renew after an indulgent holiday season. Dry January is a one-month sobriety challenge where participants abstain from drinking alcohol for 31 days. The goal is to cleanse the body, adopt healthy new habits,

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Ramona Lankford

In Loving Memory   Ramona Eva Lankford 98 years old of Perryville, MO   July 30, 1927 – December 29, 2025   Survived by: a sister: Ruth Ann Wilkerson; nieces: Debbie Welker, Gayla Wilkerson, Lisa Smith, and Tina Webery; nephews: Charlie “Sonny” (Gerri) Keeble, Marlin (Karen) Wilkerson and Tom Grogg; and a great-nephew: Dan (Kathy)

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