Larry W. Koenig, 82, of Perryville, Missouri peacefully passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at The Lutheran Home with his family by his side, in Cape Girardeau, MO He was born November 18, 1942 in Farrar, MO to John M. and Amanda (Lorenz) Koenig. Larry and Catherine “Katy” Buchheit were married April 11, 1964 at […]
By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, 1.3 million service members will miss a paycheck, federal employees will continue to face furloughs, veterans will see delays in services, and families will struggle to make ends meet – all because Washington Democrats refuse to vote for a non-controversial, nonpartisan, 24-page bill to
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following statement regarding the quo warranto case seeking to remove St. Louis City Sheriff Alfred Montgomery from office. “A sheriff who is charged with retaliating against witnesses and confined to his home cannot possibly lead a functioning law-enforcement agency,” said Attorney General Hanaway. “The
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By Curt Wohleber COLUMBIA, Mo. – You might say that 2025 Missouri State Fair Queen Bailey Schneider has royal blood: Three of her cousins were also state fair queens. Yet it still came as a shock when she heard that the crown would go to her. “Going into the competition, I wasn’t expecting
By Terri Bryant, Illinois State Senator MURPHYSBORO – Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant has released her latest bulletin. Major Road and Bridge Investments Coming to the 58th District The 58th Senate District will see significant transportation investments in 2026, thanks to projects included in the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Multi-Year Program. In 2026, more than $107
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites visitors to experience the sights, sounds and colors of the season at the Fall Nature Fest at Illinois Beach State Park in Zion on Saturday, Oct. 18. This free, family-friendly event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will feature guided hikes, interactive exhibits, outdoor recreation,
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CHESTER – The Chester School District Board of Education will meet in executive and regular sessions Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in the Chester Early Childhood Center located at 2319 Old Plank Road, Chester, Ill. The tentative agenda for the meeting: Call to Order and Roll Call – 6:00 p.m. Executive Session
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27 students are recognized for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and/or Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – On Friday October 10, 2025, Chester Grade School presented its 3rd set of “HIVE” awards for the 2025-2026 school year. These awards are presented twice each month throughout the year and students in grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade are
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CHESTER – The Chester Zoning Board of Appeal will meet Thursday, October 23 at 6 p.m. in the city hall, 1330 Swanwick Street in Chester, Ill. THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY OF CHESTER, ILLINOIS OPEN MEETINGS ACT NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that: Jeff Bohnert, member of the Zoning Board
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STE. GENEVIEVE – So many women in our community support the Bloomsdale Knights of Columbus Council in their efforts to help those in need, strengthen families and communities, and inspiring deeper commitment to Christ and one’s nation. Laurie Fallert (President) – Chris Carron (Grand Knight) The council’s Grand Knight, Chris Carron, realized
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