CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests: Cory S. Houk 38, Chester, arrested January 26, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear on an unlawful possession of methamphetamine charge. Is incarcerated. Linda L. Stroh 66, Red Bud, arrested January […]
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By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – For too many American families, workers, and seniors, health care is increasingly unaffordable, with double digit premium increases now going into effect on an annual basis. When many Americans think of health insurance, they think of higher costs, soaring deductibles, denied claims, and increased stress from
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By St. Louis District Dairy Council ST. LOUIS – For those seeking new ways to add home-cooked meals and snacks to their daily routine, look to dairy foods, including milk, yogurt and cheese, to deliver quality nutrition. These versatile ingredients can create nutrient-dense meals quickly. The recently released 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans continues
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A private memorial service will be held for 87-year-old Ronald C. Kumke A.K.A. ‘Crappie King’, of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 7:32 a.m., Monday, February 2, 2026 at the Randolph County Care Center in Sparta, Illinois. He was born March 17, 1938 in Red Bud, Illinois to the late Lewis and Wilma (nee Wittenbrink)
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Joseph Lindell Johnson of Chester, Illinois, passed away at the age of 79 at 9:45 a.m., Saturday, January 31, 2026 at his residence. He was born December 20, 1946 in Murphysboro to the late Joseph A. and Opal (nee Gill) Johnson. Joseph married Marla Yazman February 22, 1969 in Redwood City, California and celebrated 57
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PERRYVILLE – Perry County District 32 schools will be back in session Monday, February. 2. Because of ice and drifting on some of our rural roads, we will be running emergency bus routes tomorrow as an added safety precaution. Families can view the emergency routes here: https://aptg.co/nTn5Lv “We are incredibly thankful for the hard work
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By Mike Henderson, State Senator JEFFERSON CITY – The past couple weeks were pretty eventful, with a doozy of a snowstorm that kept most of us bundled up indoors and a flurry of hearings in full swing. The Capitol has been bustling with people here to testify and advocate for the issues they care about.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – To defend our fundamental right to representation in government, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed the most significant election lawsuit in a generation. This first-in-the-nation suit was filed against the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) and the Census Bureau for unconstitutionally allowing illegal aliens to commandeer the path to The White
STE. GENEVIEVE – Residential property owners may now apply for the Senior Property Tax Freeze (SB 190) at the Ste. Genevieve County Assessor’s Office. Ste Genevieve County has adopted an ordinance in compliance with SB 190, regarding the Senior Property Tax Freeze. The current tax year, 2025, will be the base year. Taxes,
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Trout fishing began Sunday morning at Perryville’s Legion Lake, though the weather may have put a chill on the experience. The temperature at the Perryville Regional Airport was two degrees below zero at the 7:04 a.m. sunrise Sunday, putting an icy hue on the first day of catch and keep
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