April 2026

Kathleen Marie Bigham

March 16, 1970 — March 29, 2026 Chester, IL Kathleen Marie Bigham, 56, of Chester, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson, Festus, Missouri. She was born to the late Bernard and Elaine (nee Sullivan) Bigham, Sr. on March 16, 1970 in Red Bud, Illinois. Kathleen was a registered nurse at […]

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Tommy D. Langley Obituary

In Loving Memory   Tommy D. Langley 82 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO   December 5, 1943 – April 12, 2026   Survived By: Wife, Vivian Jeane (Warden) Langley, Son, Donald (Cindy) Langley, Daughter, Tammy Pollan, Grandson, Casey (Fiance Savannah) Langley, Granddaughter, Cheyenne (Dillon) Price, Granddaughter, Miranda Allman, Grandson, Austin Langley, Great-grandson, Ryder Langley,

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19 new troopers graduate from Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy

JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 19 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, April 10, 2026. The ceremony took place at 10 a.m. at the Patrol Academy’s gymnasium. The 125th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on January 5, 2026. The

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Age Spots

By Jackie Dover   I Need Help, What Do I Do?   Many times, at Aging Matters we get calls from seniors or their families asking about help at home. The help needed can range from cleaning, bathing or wound care and more. Different needs determine what kind of care is needed and what payor

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CGS presents 26 HIVE awards

Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, and Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School recognized 26 students Friday April 10, 2026 in grades Kindergarten through eighth, for demonstrating the “HIVE” PBIS good character traits of either Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy. There are four “HIVE” PBIS characteristics that teachers and staff at

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Citizens Electric makes donation to Care to Learn – Ste. Genevieve Chapter

STE. GENEVIEVE – Last week, Citizens Electric donated $500 to the Care to Learn – Ste. Genevieve chapter (bit.ly/dragongiving). Care to Learn maximizes donations by securing matching grants to address students’ needs. The Ste. Genevieve chapter supports our Friday Backpack Program, as well as provides immediate funding for emergent health, hunger, and hygiene needs, ensuring

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Colorado man sentenced to four years in prison for scamming military veteran in Pettis County, Mo.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her Consumer Protection Team obtained the conviction of Nicholas Fontinelli, the owner of “Squared Up Structures,” for deceptive business practices, financial exploitation of an elderly person, and stealing by deceit. The judgment also won nearly $70,000 in restitution for Fontinelli’s victims, who include a

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Conservative businessman Scott Sattler announces run for state representative in 145th District

PERRYVILLE, MO – Conservative businessman and veteran Scott Sattler has announced that he is running in the Republican primary for the 145th State House District.   “As a local business owner, I care deeply about our community and the people who call it home.  I share this region’s values and believe our government should reflect

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