CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is welcoming three exceptional providers to its new Convenient Care clinic, opening next month in the Medical Office Building addition on the hospital campus. The expanded walkin clinic will enhance access to timely, patient-centered care for families across the region. Leading the Convenient Care team is Cindy Snider, FNPC, […]
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SPRINGFIELD – Hall of Famers Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Patrick Ewing collectible basketball cards and comics featuring the Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and Spawn are just some of the notable items available at the online ICash auction January 23-February 1. “Valentine’s Day may never be the same,” said Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs,
BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.51/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 3.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 34.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) thanks Missourians for staying off the roads during this weekend’s winter storm. It’s estimated that traffic volumes were 75–80 percent lower than normal throughout the state over the weekend. That cooperation allowed crews to respond more quickly and safely, contributing to significantly fewer serious incidents.
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CHESTER – I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all road crews who have been working around the clock to keep our roads as clear and safe as possible during these hazardous conditions. This includes IDOT, Randolph County highway crews, and our local municipal street departments. Your dedication and long hours are
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Alek R. Jarrett 43, Chester, arrested January 20, 2026 by Chester Police on a Perry County IL warrant for failure to appear for driving while license suspended and cited for driving while license suspended. Pretrial Release William C. Haupt 44,
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Following this weekend’s winter weather impacting much of the state, the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance reminds Missourians who have questions or concerns about their insurance coverage to contact DCI’s Consumer Hotline at 800-726-7390 or visit insurance.mo.gov. “Insurance is not always the first thing people think about when they’re preparing for winter
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – Southeast Missouri State University is encouraging new first-time undergraduate and new first-time transfer undergraduate students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by offering a special scholarship incentive. To promote early financial planning, SEMO will award through a random drawing, 10 scholarships of $1,000 each to eligible students
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Jeffrey Lynn Taylor Sr., 72, formerly of Houston, Texas, passed away at 7:18 am, Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his son’s home in Red Bud, Illinois. He was born January 17, 1954 to the late John Wilburn and Gladys Mildred (nee Owens) Taylor Sr. on January 17, 1954, on the army base in Heidelberg, Germany.
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A funeral will be held Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 for 95-year-old Dorothy A. Renner, of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 4:53 pm, Sunday, January 25 2026 at Independence Care Center, Perryville, Missouri. She was born December 18, 1930 in Belgique, Mo. to Benjamin and Lillian (nee Griffard) Moll who both preceded her in death.
