STE. GENEVIEVE – The Sainte Genevieve Museum is located in a building that is steeped in history–The Koetting Building! Jack and Mickey Koetting will present the fascinating history of this building and the Koetting family dating back to the 1800’s and their migration to the United States. The Koetting Building has been […]
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests: 55-year-old Tracy L. Jany of Chester, September 15, 2025 by Chester Police on a Randolph County warrant for retail theft and unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Incarcerated. 28-year-old Marcos Atsin-Leonides of Chester September 17, 2025 by Chester Police for home
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CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale is welcoming 42 new tenure-track faculty to campus for the 2025-2026 school year. Sheryl A. Tucker, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, said she is looking forward to learning about their scholarly and creative activities and how they will contribute in the classroom. “We are excited about the
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Colvis, McCartney, Blechle, and Palacio score Touchdowns; Blechle runs for 2-point conversion and Landeros kicks 1 extra point By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester YellowJacket Football Team traveled to Sparta Friday September 19 to face the Bulldogs. It was the first Cahokia Conference game of the 2025 season. In a game that was plagued
Wayne F. Walker, 83, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at Mercy Hospital Southeast. He was born October 8, 1941 in Perryville, MO to Alfred and Lillian (Lohman) Walker. Wayne and Carol Marie Walker were married at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville, Mo. and were blessed with 30
Oscar Vivian Doza Jr. age 84 of Festus, Mo. Died on Saturday September 20, 2025 at Crystal Oaks in Festus Mo. He was born on February 6,1941. He was the son of the late Oscar V. Doza Sr. and the late Dorothy (Smith) Doza. He was married to the late Leanne (Herman) Doza for
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Director Chinn and Deputy Director Klenklen joined counterparts from across the U.S. this week at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) conference in Rogers, AR. During the conference they heard from USDA Secretary Rollins, met with agricultural entities headquartered in NW Arkansas and participated in conversations on meeting future food demand. In
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28 students recognized for showing Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and/or Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – On Friday September 19, 2025, Chester Grade School presented its 2nd set of “HIVE” awards for the 2025-2026 school year. These awards are presented twice each month throughout the year and students in grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade are eligible
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO –In light of continuing drought conditions across the state, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources is encouraging people to report local drought conditions in their area to help local, state and national decision-makers better understand and assess drought conditions and impacts in Missouri. Missouri drought conditions continue to worsen. The
STE. GENEVIEVE – A 21-year-old Festus was arrested following a high speed chase through Ste. Genevieve late Friday night. According to reports, police picked up a white Dodge Ram without lights going 120 mph southbound on Highway 61 north of Bloomsdale. The chase moved quickly through the county and then entered the Ste.
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