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Update on juveniles charged following Saturday’s homicide investigation

HILLSBORO – With permission from the Jefferson County Juvenile Office, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has released the charges which have been filed again three juveniles stemming from this weekend’s homicide investigation.   Neither the Juvenile Office nor the Sheriff’s Office will provide any kind of identifying information about the alleged juvenile offenders.   Juvenile […]

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Gary Wayne Weber

Gary Wayne Weber, 73, of Frohna, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at his residence. He was born April 19, 1953 in Perryville, MO to Elton and Evelyn Weber. Gary and Patricia “Pat” (Sticht) Weber were married on February 17, 1973 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg. They were blessed with 53 years

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American Red Cross distributes supplies and begins damage assessment in Southeast Missouri after devastating floods

ST. LOUIS – The American Red Cross remains on the ground in Southeast Missouri, providing support to communities affected by flooding. Current response efforts are focused on assisting first responders and distributing emergency supplies to residents in impacted areas.   Over the weekend, Red Cross teams distributed more than 130 disaster relief and cleanup kits

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Beat the burn: Planting trees and shrubs in July

COLUMBIA Mo.—Just because July has arrived, there is no need to stop planting trees and shrubs, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Early spring and late fall are the traditional times for planting woody ornamentals. “However, with the development of different methods of growing nursery stock and modern transplanting equipment, planting at other

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Chester Beautification-Tourism Commission meets Thursday

CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal building at 1330 Swanwick Street in Chester.   The tentative agenda:   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross   Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader   Public Petitions & Correspondence Illinois on the River publication             Standing Committee Reports

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District 32 to hold Prop K.I.D.S. events ahead of Aug. 4 election

PCSD 32 PERRYVILLE – Perry County School District 32 will host two more opportunities for community members to learn more about the Proposition K.I.D.S. ballot measure prior to the Aug. 4 Primary Election. Prop K.I.D.S. Community Engagement6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 22Perry Park Center Theatre Superintendent Dr. Fara Jones will provide a brief presentation about Prop

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EMERGENCY SHORTAGE! Donors needed now to stop alarming drop in Red Cross blood supply

ST. LOUIS, MO,July 13, 2026 — The American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June. Blood donors are urgently needed to give now to help ensure patients receive lifesaving medical care without delay. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and types O positive and B negative blood.   A

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Gov. Kehoe signs healthcare bills

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed House Bills (HB) 2372 and 2974 and Senate Bills (SB) 878, 999, 1019, and 1233 into law, reflecting Missouri’s commitment to improving healthcare access, transparency, and protections for vulnerable populations.    “I was proud to sign six bills into law today that will improve healthcare services

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Governor Kehoe signs Missouri Innovation, Public Safety And Accountability Act into law

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Monday, Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill (HB) 3231 into law, a priority piece of legislation impacting economic development efforts across the State of Missouri.   “Missouri is open for business, growth, and opportunity,” said Governor Kehoe. “The passage of House Bill 3231 was critical in our efforts to continue revitalizing Missouri’s main

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