In Loving Memory Connie Sue Littrell 67 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO July 3, 1958 – May 13, 2026 Survived By: Sons, Christopher Littrell, Ralph Littrell III, and Donald (Tabitha) Littrell; Daughters, Rebecca (Mark) Clemens and Melissa (Cain) Schaupert; Brother, Donald Brooks; Sister, Vickey (Kenny) May; Grandchildren, Rachel, Emma, Amber, Tyler, Hailey, Steven, Kadin, […]
76 seniors are recognized for future plans following graduation By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester High School seniors will graduate Sunday May 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Several years ago CHS began a tradition of recognizing every senior in a school-wide assembly titled, “Senior Signing Day”. During that assembly each student is introduced and his
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Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, and Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School recognized 28 students on Friday April 24, 2026 in grades Kindergarten through 8th, 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
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CHICAGO – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is urging U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to promptly approve Illinois’ Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Final Proposal, which would deliver $1.04 billion in federal funding to expand broadband access to more than 383,000 Illinois residents, the vast majority living in rural communities. Illinois and California are the
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill- Illinois State Fire Marshal Michele L. Pankow and members from the Illinois Fire Service gathered recently to honor and remember a fallen Chicago Fire Department Captain and recognize those who went above and beyond their duties at the 33rd Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony. “It is my honor
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The cost of hiring fieldwork in Missouri has risen an average of 9 percent since 2023, according to an update to University of Missouri Extension’s Custom Rates for Farm Services in Missouri. Notable changes include increases in fertilizer and chemical application rates. Since 2023, reported charges in these categories have risen
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KANSAS CITY – The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region advanced 0.8 percent in April, the Kansas City office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported. The energy index was up 5.7 percent, led by higher prices for gasoline. The index for all items less
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting the arrest of a 47-year-old Silex man on a Lincoln County warrant for failing to appear on a traffic charge. The patrol reports Jeremy L. Engelmeyer was arrested at 11:41 am Monday in Ste, Genevieve County. He was being held in the Ste.
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.1 points in April to 95.9, below its 52-year average of 98.0 for the second consecutive month. The Uncertainty Index fell four points from March to 88, remaining well above its historical average of 68. “Inflationary pressures continue to be a challenge for Main Street,”
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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department reports the arrest of a 27-year-old Lonedell man following a traffic crash May 5th in Perryville. Police say Brandon Millsap is charged with driving while revoked or suspended. The traffic crash happened about 10:20 a.m. at the intersection of Highways 51 and 61.
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