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Randolph County Sheriff’s report

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Arrested were:   James P. Lobisch 34, Steeleville, arrested June 22, 2026 by Steeleville Police for criminal sexual assault.  Pretrial Release.   Michael P. Zaccheus 47, Ellis Grove, arrested June 22, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for unlawful possession of […]

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Red Cross blood drive in honor of Sergeant Jon Brough

FREEBURG, IL  – Join us and donate blood at the 20th annual American Red Cross blood drive honoring former Belleville Police Sergeant Jon Brough and all first responders on Tuesday, July 7, from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Catholic War Veterans Post 370, 3535 S Route 159 in Freeburg. This drive is proudly sponsored by the September 11

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Seal coat operations to impact traffic on Route DD in Ste. Genevieve and Washington Counties

SIKESTON – Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be making driving surface improvements on Route DD in Ste. Genevieve and Washington counties.   This section of roadway is located from Interstate 55 in Ste. Genevieve County to Route T in Washington County.     Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. While work is underway, a 10-foot width restriction will be in place, and a pilot car will be used to direct

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Senator Schmitt calls for renewal of American patriotism

U.S. SENATE — Last week, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, held a hearing titled “Protecting American Citizenship IV: America 250 and Reclaiming American Citizenship.”   Senator Schmitt highlighted how our nation’s Founding Fathers risked everything to declare American independence and establish our nation. 250 years later, Senator Schmitt

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Small ant, big impact

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A small, hard-to-spot insect is making a big entrance in Missouri.   The Asian needle ant, with its painful sting and potential impacts on both people and forests, has now been confirmed in the state. For many Missourians, including University of Missouri Extension urban entomologist Emily Althoff, it was a relatively unfamiliar

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Buy Missouri State Fair 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, the Governor’s Ham Breakfast and $12 advance adult gate admission. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and by phone

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‘Care to Learn’ and ‘Backpacks for Friday’ support SG R-II students and families

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District is proud to highlight the remarkable impact of two key programs—Care to Learn and Backpacks for Friday—that continue to support our students and families by meeting critical health, hunger, and hygiene needs.     Care to Learn: Meeting Immediate Needs, One Student at a Time

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Gavin Gegg earns statewide VFW Auxiliary Scholarship

STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve High School Class of 2026 graduate and valedictorian Gavin Gegg has been awarded first place in the VFW Auxiliary Department of Missouri Past National Presidents Scholarship competition, earning an $1,800 scholarship.     The scholarship is awarded annually by the VFW Auxiliary Department of Missouri in honor of past National

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