A memorial service will be held Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 for 63-year-old Ronald E. “Ron” Ray of Perryville, Mo. who passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Mercy South Hospital. He was born November 1, 1960, in St. Louis, Mo., to Robert and Francine (Hurst) Ray. Survivors include a son: Wesley Ray; a step daughter: […]
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Paul “Zoomer” M. Zemlyn, 72, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 5:32 am, Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois. Paul was born June 23, 1952 in St. Louis, the son of Dr. Milton and Rosemary (nee Huey) Zemlyn who both preceded him in death. He is
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A funeral will be held Thursday, October 24, 2024 for 75-year-old Paul Wayne Jokerst of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at NHC Health Care in Desloge, Mo. He was born October 21, 1948 in Bonne Terre, Mo., the son of Henry Jokerst and Lorraine (Pettus) Jokerst who both preceded
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CHICAGO – An Illinois Lottery player can’t believe his luck after winning $9,200,000 with Lotto – because he was actually trying to buy a ticket for a different game. A ‘Lucky Lotto Player’ picked up a Lotto ticket on his way out of the grocery store and hit the jackpot, winning $9.2 million. “It was a normal day,
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By Jackie Dover Things, they are a changing in Medicare, especially the prescription drug programs. Every year there are some changes to particular plans but 2025 will have big changes for Medicare Part D. Open Enrollment for Medicare Part C and Part D plans is every year from October 15 through December 7 so
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the availability of Building our American Communities (BOAC) grant funds today. The BOAC Program provides $12,000 annually to Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters for projects aimed at developing and advancing Missouri’s rural communities. Twelve $500 4-H BOAC grants and 12 $500 FFA BOAC grants
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday night in the city hall. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA October 21, 2024 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS
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By Lisa Brake EVANSVILLE, Ill. – Christ Our Savior FFA participated in the Ag Ed and Job Interview competition at Marissa High School. Pictured left from right, Charlie Rahlfs, Isaac Luebkemann, Christine Liefer, and Brianna Brake. Isaac Luebkemann and Charlie Rahlfs competed in Job Interview. Christine Liefer and Brianna Brake competed
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to provide input for Elephant Rocks State Park’s conceptual development plan update. A 30-day comment period began Oct. 19, with a survey available online at mostateparks.com/cdp. This survey kickstarts the conceptual development planning process. Input regarding the park’s recreational opportunities, infrastructure and amenities will help guide
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Valle Catholic Grade School recognized students with VALLE Awards on October 18, 2024. The VALLE Awards honor those students who consistently lived virtue and exceeded expectations in their character traits, work habits and academics during the first quarter of school. Students were nominated by their teachers in five areas that represent who
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