COLUMBIA, Mo. – High temperatures and high humidity coinciding with one of corn’s most critical growth stages results in a condition many refer to as “corn sweat.” Corn sweat is a colloquial term for transpiration, the natural process of corn plants pulling water through their roots and releasing vapor, mostly through the stomata of their […]
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CHESTER, IL — August 3, 2026 — Chester’s annual Fall Festival returns to Cole Memorial Park from October 15–18, 2026, featuring a weekend of community celebration, live music, and family entertainment. This year’s festival theme proudly celebrates America and debuts two major highlights: the “Tailgate Territory” sports streaming zone and a powerful “Legacy Lawn” military
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation is currently hiring maintenance personnel for winter operations, with opportunities for year-round employment including mowing, striping and other maintenance functions. There are hundreds of full-time maintenance and emergency maintenance equipment operator positions currently available across the state. “Missouri travelers depend on us throughout the year to maintain our
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Missouri ranks the fifth most dangerous state to drive in the U.S., scoring 62.66 out of 100 on the Driving Danger Index. The ranking is based on average annual fatal crashes from 2020–2024 weighted against bridge and road condition data, according to an analysis of NHTSA crash data and ASCE infrastructure report card data.
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BRANSON, Mo. (Aug. 3, 2026) — Explore Branson will attend Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota from Aug. 7-12. From exciting giveaways to daily free ice cream, the Explore Branson team is bringing attention to the beauty and fun of Branson to attendees who visit their booth. With the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Rally
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Jordan M. White 39, Steeleville, arrested July 28, 2026 by Steeleville Police on a Perry County IL warrant for failure to appear on a DUI charge. Is incarcerated. Noah B. Hunsaker 48, Red Bud, arrested July 28, 2026 by Red Bud Police for Theft and a St Clair County warrant for failure to appear
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BEULAH MAY ROBERT, 94, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare, Waterloo, Illinois She was born to the late Claude Henry and Nathalie Rosa (nee Kennedy) Simpson on May 8, 1932, in Evansville, Illinois. On April 25, 1953, Beulah married Donald Robert, and together they built a
VIRGINIA LEE MANSKER, 94, of Rockwood, Illinois, passed away at 2:21 pm, Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois. She was born at the farmhouse of her grandparents, James Albert and Minnie Moore Johnson on Pleasant Ridge in Rockwood, Illinois on July 9, 1932, the daughter of Richard Smith
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Chester City Council schedules meeting tonight, as well as specila meeting of cemetery and finance committee. doc03568520260731135735-1
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HERBERT “HERBY” LOGAN EGGEMEYER, 87, of Walsh, Illinois, passed away at 11:15 am, Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois. He was born to the late Isaac and Mary (nee Roche) Eggemeyer on July 24, 1939 in Walsh, Illinois. Herby married Joyce Ann Asbury on December 9, 1958 in
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