May 2026

Randolph County Sheriff’s report

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff has released its latest report of arrests.   Christopher D. Furr 37, Dupo, arrested by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for theft.  Is incarcerated.   Eduardo B. Cardona Mendez 26, Percy, arrested by Steeleville Police for driving while license revoked.  Pretrial Release.   Ismael V. Cardona-Mendez 29, […]

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Red Cross and local public safety agencies partner to install free smoke alarms in Perryville

PERRYVILLE, MO – The American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas, along with the Perry County Emergency Management Agency and the Perryville Fire Department partnered to install free smoke alarms during a Sound the Alarm home fire safety event this past Saturday, May 16.     Members of the American Red Cross, Perry County Emergency Management Agency

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Route 51 in Perry County reduced for bridge maintenance

SIKESTON—Route 51 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform maintenance on the Chester Bridge.    This section of roadway is located at the Mississippi River between McBride, Missouri and Chester, Illinois.   Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, May 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.      The work zone will be marked with signs and temporary signals will be used to direct traffic. Motorists are urged

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Two Ste. Genevieve County Commission meeting minutes released

STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the May 11 and 14 meetings of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released.   Ste. Genevieve County Commission Minutes   MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026   11TH Day of the April Term. The Commission Met Pursuant to Adjournment. Present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Ruzicka, Associate Commissioners Cory Ford

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Glenn W. Koester

April 28, 1945 — May 17, 2026   Glenn W. Koester, 81, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 5:43 pm, Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, Illinois.   He was born to the late William and Ella (nee Hartmann) Koester on April 28, 1945 in Red Bud, Illinois.   Glenn married Mary Haase

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Celebrating Agricultural Innovation and Stewardship: 2027 Missouri Agricultural Stewardship Award call for applications

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Farmers Care is accepting applications for the 2027 Missouri Agriculture Stewardship Award, honoring Missouri farmers and ranchers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to stewardship and responsible resource management. Applications are due June 30, 2026.   Presented by Missouri Farmers Care in partnership with Missouri Corn, Missouri Soybeans, The Poultry Federation, and

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