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 weeks. As a result of low blood donor turnout in recent months, the Red Cross […]
JEFFERSON CITY – Staff members at Felix Vallé House State Historic Site invite the public to join as they celebrate Le Réveillon from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. This annual celebration highlights the music, food, customs and decorations of a French Christmas celebration of the early 1800s. Felix Vallé House State Historic Site is
JEFFERSON CITY – On Monday, Governor Mike Parson joined 14 other Republican Governors in signing onto the Operation Open Roads initiative. The Governors issued a joint statement committing to use their respective state authority to implement solutions that support supply chain efficiency, cut regulatory red tape, and increase market access, in response to supply chain shortages being
STEELEVILLE — The Lewis & Clark Chapter of the Illinois Society of Sons of the American Revolution recently presented Law Enforcement Commendation medals and certificates to a Randolph County deputy sheriff and two Steeleville police officers. Left to right are Deputy Jonathan Barbour, Steeleville Police Chief Jim Zidler, Sgt. Justin Baker, Lewis & Clark Chapter
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JEFFERSON CITY — It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season. Americans typically generate the largest amount of waste between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. As you plan your holiday events and gatherings, remember to add a bit of green to your party theme. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources shares some tips to
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STE. GENEVIEVE–The Missouri Dinosaur, Parrosaurus missouriensis, is on the move and now has found a home at the new Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center (SGMLC), which will become the Official Missouri Dinosaur Visitor Site. The museum’s grand opening will begin with a ribbon cutting and ceremony on December 11 at 11:00 a.m. to feature this unique dinosaur
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CHESTER — The number of COVID-19 cases in Randolph County jumped to 40 with the addition Monday of 20 new cases in the latest report from the county health department. There have been 5,745 cases since the pandemic began in March 2020. There have been 5,605 recoveries and 100 deaths. The Illinois Department of Public
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report. Arrested were: Daniel A. Campos, 40, West Frankfort, arrested November 15, 2021 by Illinois State Police on a Randolph County warrant for escape. Bond amount is $150,000. Is incarcerated. Robert L. W. Williams, 46, Farmington MO, arrested November 17, 2021 by Chester Police
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representatives Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich); Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville); Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur); and Chris Miller (R-Oakland) are issuing the following statement on Governor JB Pritzker calling the Rittenhouse verdict a “tragedy.” “Governor Pritzker’s remarks on the Rittenhouse verdict are beyond reprehensible. The right of self-defense is a basic right of all Americans regardless of
JEFFERSON CITY – More Missourians are expected to travel and gather together this year for larger Thanksgiving and holiday celebrations after a quieter holiday season in 2020 because of COVID-19. State Fire Marshal Tim Bean is advising folks to reduce the risk of fires as we enter the five-week period of elevated fire hazards. “Thanksgiving
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