BARRINGTON HILLS – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) slammed the latest round of tax increases set to take effect July 1st after Governor JB Pritzker signed off on Democrats’ Fiscal Year 2026 state budget last week—the largest spending plan in Illinois history. McLaughlin called the budget a punishing blow to families, job creators, and workers across the […]
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Leaders from the University of Missouri System thanked Gov. Mike Kehoe and state lawmakers for another historic year of funding support. With the governor’s signature on budget bills passed by the Missouri General Assembly, the UM System will receive $518 million in core funding. This increase marks the sixth straight year of core
STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County Farmers’ Market, located under the pavilion at the Knights of Columbus Hall, brings the freshest produce you didn’t grow yourself. Each Saturday from 7am-noon, the vendors offer a variety of seasonal, locally grown vegetables. This is the time for tomatoes, potatoes, summer squash, green beans, peppers, onions and
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Emeralds dance team recently participated in the UDA Dance Camp at the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis from June 21 – 25. Emerald Ava Zerwig was named an All American. The group learned and performed a performance routine and earned a blue
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A memorial service will be held at a future date for 64-year-old Timothy F. Wolk of Sainte Genevieve, Mo., who passed away June 30, 2025. He was born July 15, 1960 a son to Andrew W. Wolk and Catherine M. (Smith) Wolk who both preceded him in death. He is survived by three
A funeral will be held Monday, July 7, 2025 for 75-year-old John Schwartz of Sainte Genevieve, MO who passed away July 1, 2025. He was born June 27, 1950 a son of Edwin R. Schwartz and Irene F. (Stoll) Schwartz, who both preceded him in death. He married Debra (Bauman) Schwartz. She survives.
Bernard Joseph Stortz, 82, of Frohna, Missouri passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Mercy Hospital South. He was born January 15, 1943 in Perryville, MO to Frederick and Irene (Pingel) Stortz. Survivors include two sons, Christopher Stortz, Matthew Stortz; brother, Ron (Paulette) Stortz; two sisters, Margie (Harold) Miller, Zita (Jim) Kramer. He was preceded
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that 201 Missouri counties, cities, and towns have received the Missouri Blue Shield designation in recognition of their dedication to enhancing public safety, strengthening support for law enforcement, and building sustainable public safety partnerships. The Blue Shield Program, as outlined in Executive Order 25-03, is part of the
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CHS honors 72 students for high academic achievement and ten students with Special Athletic Awards By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester High School held its 2025 Honors Night Wednesday May 7 at CHS Colbert Memorial Gymnasium. The evening was divided into three separate segments to allow for parents and students to attend only the
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SPRINGFIELD – A new report issued by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA), Chemical Industry Council of Illinois (CICI), International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150, and the Illinois Pipe Trades Association (IPTA) warns a government-mandated push toward full electrification in Illinois could impose more than $1 trillion in costs by 2050, driving up energy bills
