CHESTER, Ill. – The Randolph County Coroner’s Office has announced the death of an inmate at the Menard Correctional Center. According to a news release, 24-year-old Jesus Hernandez was pronounced at 6:312 p.m. April 29, 2022. The news release stated “The death appears to be self- inflicted; cause of death is pending autopsy […]
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PERRYVILLE — Christian Layton has been named the St. Vincent High School Elks Student of the Month for April. Christian is the son of Scott and Kim Layton of Perryville. Christian will attend Southern Illinois University – Carbondale to pursue a degree in forestry with a focus in wildlife habitat management and conservation.
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WASHINGTON – At the weekly Republican leadership press conference Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) spoke about the looming threat to global food supply caused by Vladimir Putin’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. As Blunt noted, Ukraine produces a significant amount of the world’s wheat, corn, and sunflower oil, and current disruptions to exports and planting are
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ST. LOUIS – “April showers bring May flowers,” is a phrase that dates back to the 1500s, conveying how the snow is finally gone, rain is in full force, and warmer weather is upon us. As temperatures rise and rain slows down, May brings the opportunity for new growth. While “April showers bring May flowers”
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Hospital Auxiliary will have quilting on the following days in May: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 and Wednesday May 18, 2022 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day All quilters are encouraged to help quilt baby quilts to be sold in the hospital gift shop. Quilting is held in the former
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Jefferson City — The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that it will award $6 million in 50% tax credits to 37 organizations throughout Missouri through the Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) during its 2022 cycle. “Missouri nonprofits and other organizations play an important role in providing life-changing services to young people who need them
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music will present two faculty-student chamber music ensembles this week with proceeds going to help in Ukraine. The faculty-student Versa’tile Chamber Music Ensemble will perform Tuesday, May 3, and Thursday, May 5, at the Old Baptist Foundation Recital Hall. Both concerts begin
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Peggy S. Church 60, Christopher IL, arrested April 25, 2022 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for unlawful possession of meth. Released on recognizance bond. Amber M. Trail 42, Tilden, arrested April 26, 2022 by Steeleville Police
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JEFFERSON CITY — Leadership Missouri, the premier leadership development program offered by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is designed to enhance the leadership skills of current and emerging leaders through an indepth exploration of the state’s economic, political, and social issues. Among this year’s 34 participants is Brent Buerck, the city administrator
