By Jason Smith, member of Congress Medicare was created as a promise to every American who spent decades working and paying into the system so that when the time came, they could get the care they needed. Today, that promise is under attack. The Ways and Means Committee, which I chair, has jurisdiction over […]
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by Caleb JonesLong before I convinced Lindsey to marry me, I learned I was going to have to earn it. If memory serves me right, I sent her flowers every day for a week before she would even return my call. Some men fall in love at first sight. I apparently signed up for a
STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Softball Dragons get it done in the Conference Tournament Championship over the West County Bulldogs by a final score of 5-1! Way to go, coaches and players! SGHS JV golf team comes in sixth of eight at Perryville Tourney STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste.
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Norman L. Light, 89, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:22 pm, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at SIH Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois. He was born to the late Cecil and Myrtle (nee Benton) Light on December 9, 1936 in Graniteville, Missouri. Norman married Virginia Dickerson on August 10, 1968; she survives. He had worked in
In Loving Memory Jim W. Klein 83 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO June 2, 1942 – April 22, 2026 Survived By:Wife Darlene Milfelt Klein; Daughter, Laurie (Steve Jones) Klein; Sister, Martha Gegg; Sister, Anna (Vernon) Isenmann; Step-Daughter, Terri (John) DiMercurio; Step-Son, Dennis (Luci) Milfelt; Step-Brother-in-law, Irvin Palmer Preceded in Death
Jacqueline A. Bert, 86, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:16 am, Friday, April 10, 2026 in Lebanon, Missouri. She was born to the late James and Adele (nee Pumphrey) Rose on April 2, 1940 in DeSoto, Illinois. Jacqueline had worked as an office manager for Beverly Enterprises until her retirement. She attended Mary
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September 13, 1941 — April 22, 2026 Ruma CAROL ANN HESS, 84, of Ruma, Illinois, passed away at 10:52 am, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois. Carol was born to the late Wilfred C. and Lucille O. (nee Auer) Bielefeld on September 13, 1941, in Prairie du Rocher,
Arlan E. Steffens, 96, of Farrar, Missouri passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 at Independence Care Center in Perryville, MO. He was born September 27, 1929 in Farrar, MO to Ernst and Rosa (Versemann) Steffens. Arlan and Ruby J. Lorenz were married May 29, 1954 at Salem Lutheran Church, Farrar, MO. She preceded
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an effort to safeguard children from the harms of dangerous, psychoactive substances, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that Pressure STL will immediately halt operations and destroy all products, including intoxicating cannabinoids that deceptively mimic well-known candy and snack brands enjoyed by children. “This is a win for Missouri consumers. Pressure STL
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CENTRALIA – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 Special Agents arrested 21-year-old Shavonte D. Samuels of Centralia, IL following a deadly shooting in Centralia. On April 19, 2026, the Centralia Police Department requested ISP’s assistance with a shooting investigation in the 900 block of Kell Street. Four total victims were
