By Jim Beers, contributing writer CHESTER — After missing their last two annual Christmas parties, the American Legion Auxiliary is excited to host a “live” Christmas party this year. The event is scheduled for their regular meeting night Monday December 13. One of the primary organizers of the party is Farida Hollaway who said, […]
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ST. LOUIS — As many prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving and look ahead at a busy holiday season, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors across the country to harness their humanity by giving blood or platelets in the coming week As a result of low blood donor turnout in recent months, the Red Cross is
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Enjoying Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends is a priority for many Americans, but paying attention to how the meal will impact the budget is also important. Farm Bureau’s 36th annual survey indicates the average cost of this year’s classic Thanksgiving feast for 10 is $53.31 or less than $6 per person.
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By Jim Beers CHESTER — The First United Methodist Church in Chester held a special celebration Sunday November 14 recognizing two members in the church who have attained the honor of being “50-Year Legacy Members”. Jack Lindsey and Mike Lutz have reached the 50-year mark of having continuous membership at FUMC in Chester. Jack
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SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Public Health says the number of persons fully immunized for COVID-19 in the Prairie State is nearing 7.7 million doses or 70.9 percent of the eligible population. The IDPH says Randolph County has vaccinated 45.35 percent of its eligible population, that is 14,559 fully vaccinated individuals. It reports 2,424
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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the House Suburban Caucus, released the following statement after she voted against House Democrats’ multi-trillion dollar reconciliation bill: “I speak with families in my district each day, and the facts are that prices on everything Missourians buy, from milk, to a gallon of gas, to a
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JEFFERSON CITY — The apparent surge of COVID-19 cases in Missouri seems to be continuing as the seven day total of confirmed and probable cases was nearly 10,000 for the week ending November 18. The number of deaths was 16. The average number of confirmed and probable cases per day was 1,426. The vaccination rate
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report. Among those listed as arrested: 30-year-old Amy C. Nelson of Ste. Genevieve at 2:10 p.m. Saturday, November 20 in Ste. Genevieve County on a Jefferson County warrant for driving while revoked. She was taken to the Ste. Genevieve County Jail where she
PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report. Listed as arrested: 45-year-old John W. Smith II of St. Mary was charged with leaving the scene of a traffic crash, careless and imprudent driving resulting in a traffic crash and operating a motor vehicle with an excessive blood alcohol content in the 400
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CHESTER — Ruth Rowley of Chester checks-in blood donors at the Friday November 19 Red Cross Blood Drive hosted at the Chester VFW Post 3553. There were 17 donors who came in to donate 21 units of blood were collected that will go on to help up to 63 patients in need! There were 5
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