JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is hosting a virtual public meeting to gather input from the public on Missouri’s transportation priorities, beginning at noon on Monday, June 2 through 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2025. A link to the meeting will be available on MoDOT’s external website at: https://www.modot.org/lrtp-sfrp Participants will be […]
PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 26-year-old Myranda Kaylee Wood of Perryville was charged with fourth degree assault and resisting or interfering with an arrest, detention or stop. Police reported an officer was called to the area of the 1600 block of Grand Avenue May 20th to investigate
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PERRYVILLE – Perryville High School’s Class of 2025 has accepted $1.6 million in post-secondary scholarships. The announcement was made during the 2025 Senior Signing Day celebration at Perry Park Center on May 16. Students recognized during Senior Signing Day included those who have enrolled in trade schools, colleges and universities, and internship programs, as well
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Researchers in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Aviation could help spur the adoption of an unleaded fuel for general aviation piston aircraft both in the United States and worldwide, reducing the toxic metal’s presence in the environment. Daniel Hoskins, a flight line attendant, fuels a Cessna
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CHESTER – The latest Randolph County Sheriff’s report has been released. Kendra S. Beckley 36, Sparta, arrested May 27, 2025 by Chester police for driving while license suspended or revoked, operating uninsured motor vehicle and a St Clair County warrant for failure to appear on a violation of wildlife code. Is incarcerated. Robert E. Thomas 31,
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Revenue urges Missourians to remain alert as another surge in phishing texts has been reported. These texts are often threatening and falsely claim to be from a trusted source, such as the Missouri Department of Revenue, the Department of Motor Vehicles, or the DMV. These text messages
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is lifting the temporary suspension on the exhibition or sale of poultry at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets and auction markets. The suspension was initially issued in February in response to the ongoing threat of H5N1 avian flu and continued through today. “We have closely monitored
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CARBONDALE, IL — Hangar 9, a beloved institution on Carbondale’s legendary Illinois Avenue strip, is set to reopen this August with exciting updates and new ownership. Southern Illinois University (SIU) alumni Andrew Perlmutter and Scott Moller acquired the venue from longtime owner Sally Carter. Hangar 9 closed its doors on December 31, 2024, after 47 years
CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet Tuesday, June 10. The tentative agenda: Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 6 P.M., City Hall Call To Order Roll Call Pledge Of Allegiance Reading And Approval Of Minutes Of Previous Meeting
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BOSTON, MASS. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.87/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are unchanged versus a month ago and stand 28.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price
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