CHESTER — The Chester Chamber of Commerce has named Neal Adams its 2026 Citizen of the year, honoring the work he has done on documenting the construction of the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge, which is due to open in July. Adams spent many hours of time and dedication doing what he loves to do […]
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CHESTER – Chester City Hall has released this agenda for the next meeting of the city’s Parks and Recreation meeting Tuesday, June 9 at 6 p.m. in front of Field No. 3 at the Cohen Complex. Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda Cohen Complex, in front of Field 3, Chester, Illinois 62233 Tuesday, June
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PERRYVILLE – Perry County School District 32 received a long-awaited determination from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Thursday regarding its Public Assistance Grant application for tornado recovery at Perryville High School. FEMA sent a letter to District 32 and Missouri’s State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) notifying that the damaged PHS building has qualified
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KANSAS CITY – On May 29, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took action on Missouri’s combined 2024-2026 303(d) List of Impaired Waters. In their decision, EPA approved all listings and delistings as approved by Missouri’s Clean Water Commission. EPA’s approval letter and decision document as well as the final Missouri EPA approved 303(d) list are available
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NEW ATHENS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that lane closures will be in place on Illinois 13 at the Kaskaskia River Bridge north of New Athens in St. Clair County beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, June 8, weather permitting. The lane closures are required for navigation lighting repairs on the bridge and will be
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – One year after the catastrophic events of the 2025 severe weather season – including the tragic May 16 tornado in St. Louis – the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance continues to closely monitor the insurance industry’s ongoing response and support consumers still navigating the claims process. “Disaster recovery is long, layered and challenging, and we fully empathize with the dire circumstances that
JEFFERSON CITY – The United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) has confirmed the presence of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the United States. On June 3, 2026, USDA confirmed NWS in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas. NWS is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife and less
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting the arrest of a 32-year-old Ste. Genevieve man Thursday afternoon in St. Francois County. Devon C. Allen is named in a Jefferson County warrant for a moving traffic violation. He was taken to the St. Francois County Jail where he was being held pending
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports two Perryville teens were taken to Mercy Hospital Perry following a traffic crash on Highway 51 north of Perry County Road 706 late Thursday afternoon. The patrol reports the 17-year-olds were in a 2012 Ford Fusion which attempted to pass a slow-moving farm implement and
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SIKESTON—Route Y in St. Francois and Ste. Genevieve Counties will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. This section of roadway is located from Route D to Interstate 55 near Bloomsdale, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take place today, June 8 through Friday, June 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The work zone will be marked
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