Megan Lynn Elder, 28, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at St Louis University Medical Center. She was born November 28, 1997 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Roger L. Elder, Jr. and Michelle L. Welty. Megan had a loving heart and enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and her two beloved […]
Maxine Hellen Lohmann, 72, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 at her residence. She was born December 25, 1953 in Denver, CO to Gale and Gertrude (Stelling) Harris. She and Walter P. Lohmann were married on June 24, 1972 at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar, MO. She was a member of Salem
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports. Among them: Twenty-one year old Kowin D. Schumer of Perryville was cited for DWI at 8:53 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. He was released.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The National Garden Bureau has selected azalea as its 2026 shrub of the year. Renowned for their colorful seasonal displays, azaleas are becoming the crown jewel in landscapes nearly everywhere, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Azalea blossom. The nectar and leaves of azaleas contain toxins, so the
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28 students earn HIVE Awards By Jim Beers CHESTER – There were 28 students at Chester Grade School who earned HIVE awards for demonstrating the character traits of having RESPECT; Initiating RESPONSIBILITY; valuing SAFETY; and encouraging EMPATHY. Nine students earned recognition for respect, 11 students for responsibility, 1 for safety, and 7 for sympathy. Those
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CLARKSDALE, Miss. – The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is making $4 million available to support workforce development throughout the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. Funded through the Delta Workforce Grant Program (DWP), DRA will make targeted investments toward projects and initiatives aimed at bolstering the local and regional workforce of
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — An amazing myriad of experiences awaits participants in the 2026 summer camps at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Youths can hone their skills, learn, explore new horizons and much more at dozens of enriching, educational and fun summer camps. The eclectic and diverse camp lineup offers something for all ages, abilities
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Ste. Genevieve County Fire Protection District STE. GENEVIEVE – (Monday) morning just after 7 a.m., crews from Station 8 and Station 6, along with automatic aid from the Ste Genevieve Fire District and Ste Genevieve County Ambulance District, were dispatched by St. Francois County 911 to a residential structure fire in the 24000 block
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With warming weather and the many wonders of nature awakening in spring, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people to be BearWise. Missouri’s estimated 1,000+ black bears are waking up and are focused on fattening up after a long winter’s sleep. Unsecured food sources around homes and outbuildings could attract the
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LAKE OZARK, Mo. — The Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) recognized outstanding school leaders from across the state during the 2026 MASA/MOSPRA Spring Conference Awards Banquet held at Margaritaville Lake Resort. The annual awards celebrate excellence in leadership, service and advocacy on behalf of Missouri’s public school students and communities. “Recognizing these leaders
