April 2026

Josh Kraenzle Obituary

In Loving Memory of Josh Kraenzle March 14, 1989 – April 16, 2026   Josh Kraenzle, age 37, of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, passed away on April 16, 2026.   He is survived by his loving parents, Keith and Alaina Kraenzle; his brother, Matt (Hannah) Kraenzle; his cherished nephews, Leo, Henry, and Charlie Kraenzle; and his […]

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Patricia Lynn Grass Obituary

In Loving Memory Patricia Lynn Grass 61 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO September 4, 1964 – April 15, 2026   Survived By: Step-father, David McKlin, Son, Gary Williams, Son, Shawn (Brittany Carron) Williams, Brother, Larry Grass, Sister, Linda (Melvin) Stumbaugh, Sister, Debbie (Special Friend Jason) Grass, Brother, James (Michelle) Whaley, Sister, Gloria Whaley, Grandchildren,

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Vera C. Pohlman

Vera C. Pohlman, 96, of Frohna, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Mercy Perry Hospital in Perryville, MO. She was born October 23, 1929 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Walter and Leona (Ruessler) Bangert. Vera and William Pohlman were married January 25, 1948 in Friedheim, MO. He preceded her in death on January

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St. Vincent Varsity Golf Team wins Ste. Genevieve Tournament

PERRYVILLE – St. Vincent’s varsity golfers have won the Ste Genevieve Golf Tournament, with wins over Valle Catholic, Farmington and Jefferson.   The Indians had a 321, while Valle, Farmington and Jefferson finished with 332s.   There were 20 teams and 104 golfers participating in the tournament.   Individually St. Vincent golfers   Colden Prost-75,

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Browning arborvitae may be result of lack of water

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialists are getting reports of browning arborvitae across the state. If your arborvitae is turning brown, it might be a sign of drought stress that began last fall, says Debi Kelly, University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist. Arborvitae is a popular landscape plant for borders and screens

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Governor Pritzker announces over 60 Tourism Grant Program Awards

$4.85 million in grant funding awarded through Tourism Attractions, Tourism Marketing Partnership, and Tourism Private Sector Grant Programs    CHICAGO – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced more than $4.85 million in grant funding has been awarded to 66 grantees through three grant programs – the

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How rising diesel prices affect crop production costs

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Although many farms are starting the planting season with bulk tanks full of sub-$3-per-gallon diesel purchased over the winter, the first refill this spring could cost $1.50-plus per gallon more than they paid for their last delivery.   Rising fuel costs are another worry on top of skyrocketing fertilizer prices. The impact

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IDPH issues updated sport fish consumption advisories

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued its annual update of advisories related to the consumption of sport fish caught in Illinois waterways. Fish are tested statewide by the Illinois Fish Contaminant Monitoring Program for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and methylmercury. Results are used to issue advisories which

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Illinois House Republicans say families continue to ‘feel the squeeze’

SPRINGFIELD – Tax Day may be Democrats’ favorite day, but Republicans say for Illinois families, it is another reminder of how much they are being squeezed. In a news release, House Republicans point out that while working families are tightening their belts and trying to make ends meet, Governor Pritzker and House Democrats are piling

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Illinois Retail Merchants Association issues statement on federal efforts to preempt swipe fee relief

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) released the following statement after the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a notice that the agency plans to file an order to preempt Illinois’ Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which would prohibit banks and credit card companies from charging swipe fees

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