July 2026

Amelda B. Manzullo

Amelda B. Manzullo, 91, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 10:43 am, Sunday, July 5, 2026 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.   She was born to the late Albert and Mildred Eggemeyer on July 12, 1934 in Walsh, Illinois. Amelda had worked in the dietary department at Chester Mental Health Center until her retirement. She […]

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Museum presents Chester Bridge Part Two

Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center Speaker SeriesChester Bridge part TwoTuesday, July 7th @6:30PMThe Orris TheatrePresenter- David Dukephoto by Charlie BargmanOne of the largest infrastructure projects in our region is nearly complete. Construction of the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge, replacing the aging Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River, began in September 2023—and now the long-awaited

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Auditor Fitzpatrick releases monthly reports on municipalities and special district financial information

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick recently issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of municipalities and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws. One report includes cities, towns, and villages while the other lists political subdivisions such as water, fire protection, and other taxing districts. Per state regulation, these entities are required to

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Buy Missouri State Fair event tickets now!

SEDALIA – Tickets to all Missouri State Fair concerts and events are on sale to the public now, while supplies last. This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, the Governor Michael L. Parson Arena, and the Governor’s Ham Breakfast. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and by phone 1-800-514-ETIX/1-800-514-3849. Tickets are

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Incumbent directors re-elected at CEC’s Annual Meeting

PERRYVILLE — Four incumbent members of the Citizens Electric Corporation Board of Directors have been re-elected.   The election results were announced at the CEC’s annual meeting held last month and reported on the CEC website..   Thomas Keim and Rodney Scherer will continue to represent the Ste. Genevieve County District.   Richard DeWilde and

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MDC will visit Altenburg, Perryville libraries tomorrow

CAPE GIRARDEAU- Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff will visit two local libraries tomorrow. It is part of a plan for staff to visit several libraries across southeast Missouri this month for free summer reading programs. Journey through time with MDC staff and explore stories about the descendants of dinosaurs who still live among us—no

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Missouri Electric Cooperatives Day at the Mo State Fair is Aug. 21

SEDALIA – Join us for a day of fun on the last Friday of the Missouri State Fair Fair, Aug. 21, Missouri Electric Cooperatives (MEC) Day!   Special promotions and activities are planned for the day from MEC, including:   Visit the MEC Building for exhibits featuring green initiatives, kids’ activities, prize drawings and Rural Missouri’s “People from

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Mizzou field days set for sites across state

COLUMBIA – Agricultural producers are invited to save the dates for upcoming events across the state in which extension specialists and researchers from the University of Missouri share the latest findings, highlight best practices and address local emerging issues. From August through October, these events offer opportunities to see research in action and connect with

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