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Veterans cemeteries to honor Veterans with wreath layings

MO State News, News /

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Veterans Commission will host Wreaths Across America, a holiday wreath-laying event, to honor and remember our nation’s Veterans at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at each of the six Missouri Veterans cemeteries. The Missouri Veterans Commission has partnered with Wreaths Across America since 2009.   Wreaths Across America started […]

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Wreaths Across America ceremony will be held at Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial

News, Perryville News /

PERRYVILLE – A National Wreaths Across America Day ceremony will be held at Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial next week. Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM), an official Wreaths Across America (WAA) location, will host a wreath-laying ceremony, joining more than 3,700 other locations across the country for National Wreaths Across America Day. This annual event seeks

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PHS’ Drew Leuckel signs with Western Illinois University

Featured Sports, Sports /

PERRYVILLE – Perryville High School had a college signing Wednesday at Perryville High School.   Drew Leuckel earned a Football scholarship to Western Illinois University.     From left are: Brad Leuckel (dad), Drew Leuckel, and Kelly Staggs (mom).   While at Perryville, Drew was involved in Football, National Honor Society, and the Weightlifting team.  

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Lou Ann Gerlach

Obituaries, Randolph County Obits /

A funeral will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2025 for 91-year-old Lou Ann Gerlach of Red Bud, Illinois, who passed away at 12:05 p.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri.    She was born August 6, 1934 in Campbell Hill, Illinois to the Ernest and Frieda (nee Froemling) Homan who

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Du Quoin State Fair earns national recognition for nature area projects

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DU QUOIN, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair has earned national recognition from the International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE), receiving first place in the Facility Beautification Project category and second place in the Other Unique Marketing Tactic category for its work developing the Du Quoin State Fair Nature Area.     Both award-winning

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For adults, not kids: Illinois Lottery reminds players to gift responsibly this holiday

Ill State News, News /

CHICAGO, IL. — As Illinoisans prepare for the holiday season, the Illinois Lottery is reminding players that while lottery tickets can add a fun and festive touch to gift-giving, they should be purchased responsibly and never given to anyone under the age of 18. “Lottery games are meant to be a form of entertainment for

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More than 500 Participants expected in the 5th Annual Mary Mingle 5K Race Saturday to Support local mental health clients

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – The Community Counseling Center Foundation is holding its 5th Annual Mary Mingle 5K this weekend in downtown Cape Girardeau. The popular holiday-themed run/ walk is anticipating a record-breaking turnout, with over 500 registered participants expected, making it the largest Mary Mingle 5K yet.   The 5K race will start at 8

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Perryville Police reports

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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports:   53-year-old Mark Alan Campbell of Perryville was cited for driving while revoked on Perryville Boulevard at Alma Avenue at 3 p.m.Saturday, August 8, 2025.   The arresting officer reported he/she was investigating another call when the offense was observed.   A police officer

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