December 19, 1943 — March 14, 2026 Raymond Francis Hess, 82, of Gardner, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at his residence. Raymond was born to the late Herman Joseph and Florence Josephine (nee Kelley) Hess on December 19, 1943, in Red Bud, Illinois. He grew up in Red Bud, where he graduated […]
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Mark W. Brown, 66, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at his residence. He was born February 26, 1960 in Perryville, MO to Robert L. and Velma J. (Elder) Brown. Mark grew up in St. Mary, MO working on the family farm at an early age. He then went on to work
JACKSON, MO – It’s a startling statistic: Child molesters typically abuse 117 children before they’re caught. One community organization is fighting back, equipping children with the powerful message that an unwanted touch isn’t their fault, and they should tell a trusted adult. The Green Bear Project, a program sponsored by Southeast Missouri Networks
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CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday. The tentative agenda for the meeting was released Tuesday afternoon. Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda March 19, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader Public Petitions & Correspondence Request from Patti Carter to help
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Selected students have demonstrated all four of the “PBIS HIVE” good behavior criteria” By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School selects monthly “Jackets of the Month”, formerly known as “Students of the Month”. “Jackets of the Month” are selected from among all teacher and staff nominations of students that qualify. Students can qualify for
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District 32 April Board of Education meeting has been moved to Wednesday, April 15. The April meeting was originally scheduled for April 8, but the date has been moved to allow time to reset the board after the April 7 election results have been certified. Newly-elected board members
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BRANSON, MO. – Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) has awarded Downtown Perryville Advancement, Inc. (Downtown Perryville) a cost-sharing, People Energizing Places (PEP) Grant for their readiness to grow and implement the Main Street methodology for the success of their downtown. Over the next two years, Downtown Perryville will receive training, mentoring, and technical services,
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and experienced birders to join the 2026 Missouri Birding Challenge (MBC) May 1-22! Registration will be open April 1-30. In southeast Missouri, birdwatching is an easy hobby to enjoy.
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding Illinoisans to check their household plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks as a part of national Fix-a-Leak Week this March 16-22, 2026. “Every year, household leaks waste approximately 1 trillion gallons of water nationwide. Chasing down leaks can help Illinoisans shave up to 10
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CHICAGO. IL- The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is alerting taxpayers that changes announced by the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding postmarks could impact tax filings in 2026. While the USPS postmark will still show the date of the first automated processing operation, the postmark may no longer reflect the date when the piece
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