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DAISY Award presented to Michelle Tripp, RN at Memorial Hospital

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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital presented the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for the second half of 2025 to Michelle Tripp during a recognition ceremony December 22, 2025, DAISY Award Nominees. L-R: Amy Eggemeyer, Care Coordinator Manager; Michelle Tripp, RN; Ariel Blair, RN; and Kelly Jany, Chief Nursing Officer. Not pictured, Valerie Blechle, APRN, FNP-C; and […]

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Courtney Johnson earns CDCES Certification

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SPARTA, IL – Sparta Community Hospital is excited to share that Courtney Johnson has earned her Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential, an achievement that enhances the care and support available to patients managing diabetes.       As a CDCES, Courtney works closely with patients to help them better understand their diagnosis, make

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Attorney General secures removal of corrupt St. Louis Sheriff

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that a judge has handed down the decision that Alfred Montgomery is to be immediately and completely removed from the position of Sheriff and that the costs of the suit are to be taxed to Montgomery. “Corruption in public office must not be tolerated. The

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Attorney General Hanaway secures nearly $150 Million settlement with Mercedes-Benz over emissions fraud

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has joined a coalition of 50 attorneys general announcing a $149,673,750 settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Mercedes-Benz Group AG for violating states’ laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices by marketing, selling, and leasing vehicles equipped with illegal and undisclosed emissions defeat devices designed to circumvent emissions standards.

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All incumbent Ste. Genevieve aldermen have now filed for re-election

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STE. GENEVIEVE – All four incumbent members of the Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen whose terms expire in 2026 have now filed for re-election April 7th.   City Hall announced Friday that First Ward Alderman Patrick Fahey had completed all the election filing requirements to be placed on the ballot.   Previously filing were: Robert

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David Friess District Office will close for the holidays

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RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess has announced his District office will be closed December 22 through January 5 for the holidays!     During this period, please email friess@ilhousegop.org for assistance, and his staff will respond as soon as they return.   Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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December 15 Perry County Commission meeting minutes released

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PERRYVILLE – The minutes of the December 15 meeting of the Perry County Commissino meeting have been released   PERRY COUNTY COMMISSION MINUTES   Monday, December 15, 2025   Now on the 15th day of December, the Perry County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Mike Sauer 1 st Commissioner Jay Wengert District 2 nd District

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Don’t want a DUI? Sleigh the holidays with a sober ride so you won’t spend time behind bars

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SPRINGFIELD – This holiday season, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 law enforcement agencies are joining forces for the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. The effort reminds the public that law enforcement will adopt a zero-tolerance approach, focusing not only impaired drivers but also seat belt

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