January 2026

Sandra K. Ashbaker

Sandra K. Ashbaker, 83, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 6:15 pm, Monday, January 26, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo.   Sandra was born to the late Wilbert R. and Katherine (nee Snyder) Braun on July 21, 1942, in Red Bud, Illinois.   Sandra married Lloyd J. Ashbaker on March 16, 1962, in

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Linda L. Johnson

Linda L. Johnson, 77, of Sainte Genevieve, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Ste. Genevieve Care Center. She was born July 21, 1948 in Ste. Genevieve County, MO to Anderson “Dutch” and Virgie (Kennon) Boland. Linda and Herbert Johnson were married July 18, 1998 at Brushy Baptist Church in Minnith, MO. He preceded

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John G. Nicholson

A celebration of life will be held at a future date for 87-year-old John G. Nicholson of Ellis Grove, Illinois, who passed away at 8:15 pm, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Carlyle Healthcare and Senior Living, Carlyle, Illinois.   He was born April 30, 1938 in St. Louis, Mo. to Glenn and Edna (nee Thomas)

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Clyde J. Bruckerhoff

A funeral will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026 for 78-year-old Clyde J. Bruckerhoff of Saint Mary, Mo., who passed away January 24, 2026.   He was born September 5, 1947 son of William J. Bruckerhoff and Edna (Moll) Bruckerhoff, who both preceded him in death.   He is survived by a daughter: Sara (Dustin)

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School closings for Thursday, January 29, 2026

RIVER REGION — The following schools have announced they will closed Thursday, January 29.   Due to hazardous parking lots, sidewalks and several county roads, there will be no school Thursday, January 29. This will be our 3rd AMI, virtual day. For attendance, students are to complete work assigned virtually.   The SGHS Scholar Bowl

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Women Legislators of Missouri announce scholarship opportunity for young women

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Women Legislators of Missouri (WLM) Caucus, a bipartisan group of women House and Senate members, has announced its annual education scholarship program for female high school seniors.   The WLM scholarship program was established to support the higher education goals of female high school seniors. Each year, the program awards

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State marks third consecutive year of declining traffic fatalities

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri leaders have announced data showing that traffic fatalities declined in 2025 for the third year in a row, marking a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing effort to improve roadway safety.   Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe joined the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and other safety

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St. Louis woman charged in pet health not-for-profit scheme

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her Office has filed felony charges against Constance K. Kruse, for allegedly defrauding consumers in connection with a pet health not-for-profit scheme. “The injury or illness of a family pet can be devastating,” said Attorney General Hanaway. “It is unacceptable that a scammer would prey on Missourians

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Riverside Regional Library Programs and Events for February

JACKSON — The Riverside Regional Library Branches in Perryville and Altenburg have several activities planned for each location in September.   The Perryville Branch is located at 800 City Park Drive, Perryville. The phone number is 573 547 6508.   The Altenburg Branch is located at 66 Poplar Street, Altenburg. The phone number is 573

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