By Jason Smith, member of Congress It’s no secret that the Democrat Party has been moving further and further to the left, proudly backing outrageous ideas and propping up socialists like New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as its new face. This isn’t a fringe wing of their party anymore. These radicals are in control, […]
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Chester Chamber of Commerce CHESTER – The ribbon cutting of the Don Welge Memorial Bridge marks more than the opening of a new bridge — it celebrates progress, connection, and the bright future of our area. It was especially meaningful to honor the legacy of longtime Chamber member Don Welge by officially dedicating the
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A funeral will be held Tuesday, July 21 for 77-year-old Jim E. Gill of Sainte Genevieve, MOwho passed away July 6, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Georgia “Gigi” (Sohns) Gill, two brothers, Joseph “Bob” (Special Friend Carol Ann Miller) Gill, and Donald “Don” (Cindy) Gill, a sister-in-law, Judy Runk, and he was a
Dennis D. Guethle, 70, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 10:57 am, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. He was born to the late George “Freddie” and Marveline “Puddin” (nee Helmers) Guethle on May 22, 1956, in Menard, Illinois. Dennis was a dedicated worker who spent over 25 years serving
Brianna Nicole L’Hote was born June 9, 2000, eight weeks early, 3 lbs 8 oz kicking and screaming. That never changed. She continued to be a strong and free spirit in this world. She was athletic, playing soccer, basketball, softball, and volleyball for Queen of All Saints. She also was in competitive cheerleading with Cheer
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – Ameren Missouri has donated 100 ENERGY STAR certified window air conditioners across several Southeast Missouri agencies, including East Missouri Action Agency (EMAA). On average, energy-efficient air conditioners cost less than a dollar a day to operate, allowing customers to stay cool and safe. “Summers in Missouri can get dangerously hot, so we
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SIKESTON, Mo. – The Missouri and Illinois Departments of Transportation will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the Don Welge Memorial Bridge on Saturday, July 11, at 11 a.m. The ceremony will take place on the newly constructed bridge. photo by Charlie Bargman The Don Welge Memorial Bridge spans the Mississippi
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CHESTER — A 58-year-old Ellis Grove man was taken by a MedStar Ambulance and an Arch helicopter Wednesday evening following a traffic crash on Singer Road. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports Jeffrey R Pautler was the driver of an eastbound 2016 Chevrolet Silverado which ran off the roadway just before the curve, struck
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Thursday sentenced a Farmington, Missouri man to 10 years in prison for supplying fentanyl to a friend shortly before the man’s overdose death. Judge Limbaugh also ordered James B. Link’s sentence to run consecutive to any sentence he receives for 10 pending cases in
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GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) welcomes three new members to their Board of Directors: Members-at-Large Erin Barriger and Abigail Zajac, as well as ex-officio Girl Board Member Anna Kennedy. They were elected by council delegates during the organization’s annual meeting this spring. GSofSI’s Board of Directors assists the council with strategic
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