STE. GENEVIEVE – Preparing for care giving often brings difficult and confusing decisions, especially when it comes to money. To help older adults and their families navigate these challenges, University of Missouri Extension is launching The Finances of Caregiving Program, a four-session virtual class designed to help participants understand key financial issues and plan ahead […]
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Dylan Bledsoe of Perryville has been named to the Mount Mercy University’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better and who are graded for six or more semester hours are eligible for inclusion on the Dean’s List. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Kirk W. McFarland 48, Chester, arrested July 8, 2026, by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for domestic battery. Is incarcerated. Jesse T. Elder 43, Carbondale, arrested July 10, 2026, by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for DUI &
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STE/ GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the July 9th meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released.
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed the 90-day finding on a petition to list the plains spotted skunk under the Endangered Species Act. The petition presented substantial new information, and the Service will initiate a 12-month review of the species to determine if listing is warranted. The plains spotted
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Perry County MO Government PERRYVILLE – (On Saturday) Perry County was proud to join state and local leaders, community partners, and thousands of visitors in celebrating the official opening of the Don Welge Memorial Bridge—a once-in-a-generation milestone that will serve our region for decades to come. Perry County Commissioners and other county representatives were
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her office has filed a civil commitment case against Benjamin Walts, alleging he meets Missouri’s criteria as a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP). Walts, who has a long history of sexual abuse and violent offenses against minors and adults, was recently arrested and scheduled for release
Elijah McGuire, Arie Lee, Edwin Marquez, and Xander Greene earn top honors By Jim Beers The Chester Grade School Music Program has announced the top music awards for the 2025-26 school year. Sue Colonel, Grade School Band Director, annually presents four awards including Most Improved Musician, Outstanding Instrumentalist, and two Director’s Awards. Most often these
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CHESTER – The Chester Parks And Recreation Committee will meet at City Hall, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda:
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PERRYVILLE, MO – Conservative businessman and veteran Scott Sattler announced today that he has been endorsed by the Missouri Chamber Political Action Committee. “I am grateful to have the endorsement of the Missouri Chamber Political Action Committee. I want the people of the 145th District to know that I will always stand up for
