March 2026

Nikki Wittenborn

51-year-old Nikki Wittenborn of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 2:08 am, Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.   She was born September 17, 1974 in Red Bud, Illinois to Vicki Letgrate. She preceded her in death.   She is survived by a daughter: Autumn Johnson of Sparta, IL;

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Mary Ann Moore

A funeral will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2026 for 90-year-old Mary Ann Moore of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at Cedarhurst of Farmington. She was born August 15, 1935 in Perryville, MO to Gilbert Andrew and Leona Marie (Lurk) Sutterer, who both preceded her in death. Mary Ann and Robert

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Jeffrey Renner

A funeral will be held Monday, March 9, 2025 for 72-year-old Jeffrey Renner of  Valle Mines, MO who passed away March 1, 2026.   He was born January 19, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska, son of Lois (Coleman) Berger and Cecil Renner, who both preceded him in death.   He is survived by daughters: Angel Winkfield,

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Carolyn S. Basler

In Loving Memory of Carolyn Sue Basler   September 15, 1947 – March 3, 2026   Carolyn Sue Basler, 78 years old, of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, passed away on March 3, 2026.   She is survived by her loving sons, Shawn (Shkendie) Basler, Eric (Julie) Basler, and Keith (Annie) Basler; and by her cherished grandchildren,

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Attorney General Hanaway announces Missourians’ top consumer complaints in 2025

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In recognition of Consumer Protection Week, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced the top ten most common consumer complaints handled by the Office in 2025. In total, the Office received more than 104,000 consumer complaints and inquiries in 2025.  “The reports we receive from the public are not just complaints, they are

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Average gasoline prices rise nearly 16 cents a gallon in Missouri

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 15.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.68/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 15.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 16.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.  

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CGS has ‘gender reveal’ assembly for Principal Blair

By Jim Beers CHESTER – Approximately three months ago Chester Grade School Principal Tim Blair and his wife Ariel Blair announced that they were expecting their first child. That created much excitement and anticipation at the school among teachers, staff and students. For the past three months, everyone at CGS wanted to know if the

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Chester Grade School students score well at IGSMA State Solo & Ensemble Contest

CGS Contestants bring home 2 Superior ratings, 30 Excellent ratings and 1 Good rating By Jim Beers CHESTER – Saturday February 28 was the 2026 IGSMA (Illinois Grade School Music Association) Solo and Ensemble Contest. This year’s contest was hosted at Carterville Middle School. Chester Grade School had 33 entries. Of those entries, there were

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