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Mo Lottery: More than $86.3 Million in prizes won in November

JEFFERSON CITY — During the month of November, Missouri Lottery players won more than $6.1 million in prizes of $1,000 or more. Missouri Lottery players won more than $86.3 million in total prizes in November – this includes winning Draw Games tickets sold and winning Scratchers tickets claimed during the month. A player who purchased […]

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report. 24-year-old Daimy Perez-Martinez of Perryville has been charged with the theft of a motor vehicle and the theft of a firearm October 25. Police say they were dispatched to 1750 S. Perryville Boulevard on that date, by a report of a stolen vehicle. Janice

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Randolph County reports 48 new COVID-19 cases, one new death

CHESTER — A big jump in COVID-19 cases in Randolph County, Illinois. The county’s health departments reports 48 new cases and one additional death since its last report, issued on Friday. That brings the total number of active cases in the county to 97. Three patients are hospitalized. The death toll stands at 102 in

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Shannon A. Mahan 37, Sparta, arrested on December 6, 2021 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for unlawful possession of meth.  Released by order of Judge. Gary D. Poenitske 51, Steeleville, arrested December 8, 2021 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for possession

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Sales tax receipts are up in Perryville and Ste. Genevieve

JEFFERSON CITY — Sales tax receipts in both Ste. Genevieve and Perryville continue to lead results from last year, at this point in time. Ste. Genevieve’s main sales tax is up $36,217.64 over last year’s receipts through November. The total at this point is $679,330.48. Ste. Genevieve’s two other retail sales taxes show similar increases.

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CGS Beginning Band Concert is well received by huge crowd

By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER — The Chester Grade School Beginning Band students have worked hard to be able to perform a most excellent inaugural concert.  The rookie group of beginner musicians has been under the instruction and direction of Sue Colonel, CGS Band and General Music Director.  The Chester Grade School Beginning Band

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Chester Grade School presents Character Awards

CHESTER — Chester Grade School presented 11 Character Awards Friday. The 11 students being recognized were nominated by their teachers for demonstrating the trait of having “Good Social Awareness Skills”.  The awards were presented to (first row, from left), Violet Carter, Noah Crabtree, and Jace Reynolds; (second row), Yeimi Pascual Jimenez, Keegan Loyd, Miguel Maldonado-Hernandez,

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