CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports. James D. Webb 55, Chester, arrested June 30, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for domestic battery. Is incarcerated. Rusty W. Trammel 41, Sparta, arrested July 1, 2025 by Sparta Police for domestic battery. Is incarcerated. Shane M. Rains 41, Herrin, arrested July 1, 2025 […]
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PERRYVILLE and ALTENBURG — The July programs at the Riverside Regional Library Branches in Altenburg and Perryville have been announced. The Altenburg Library is located at 66 Poplar Street in Altenburg. The phone number is 573 824 5267. The Perryville Library is located at 800 City Park Drive in Perryville. The phone number
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and its Division of State Parks are proud supporters of our nation’s veterans. During July, all proceeds from the Round Up program are earmarked for events designed specifically with our veterans in mind. The Round Up program allows park guests to voluntarily round up their purchases,
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JEFFERSON CITY – The celebration of July 4th has led to an alarming number of deaths and injuries in fires and explosions in Missouri that investigations show appear to be related to fireworks. The Missouri Department of Fire Safety is is currently investigating five fires in which fireworks are suspected and in which three people
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A funeral will be held Thursday, July 10, 2025 for 71-year-old Patricia McMillan of Ellis Grove, Ill. who passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at Saint Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. She was born November 6, 1953, in Chester, Ill. to Roger Grah and Erline (nee Otto) Barillaro, who both preceded her in death.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that as part of a multistate coalition, his office has secured substantial privacy protections for consumers as part of the approved sale of 23andMe to a nonprofit medical research organization. “I am proud Missouri helped lead the charge to prevent 23andMe from auctioning off Missourians’
Schedule timed to protect pollinators; stay alert for workers, equipment SPRINGFIELD – With peak roadside mowing season underway, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to slow down, proceed with caution and pay extra attention when encountering equipment and personnel. In keeping with the recent practice of timing operations to preserve and promote pollinator
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SEDALIA – Missouri State Fair advance adult admission and carnival tickets are on sale now! These tickets are valid on any day of the 2025 State Fair and offer great savings, but don’t wait! All advance tickets must be purchased by Aug. 6. Tickets available for advance purchase include: $12 Advance Adult Fair Admission $15 value Available at comnow through
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CHESTER – The people of Chester, Illinois celebrated the Fourth of July last Friday. The cannons roared. The bells rang out. The French Marines fired a rifle volley The band played. Master of Ceremonies Tom Welge. Mayor Joe Eggemeyer spoke
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CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee meets this evening at 5:p.m. in special session. The meeting will be held in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Ill The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY
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