STE, GENEVIEVE – This information includes highlights from the Ste. Genevieve County R-II Board of Education’s March 16, 2026, Regular Meeting. This is an unofficial record. The official Board Minutes are posted on the district website and are located on Simbli, linked here. The video of the meeting can be found on the district’s Youtube […]
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CHESTER, IL – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Jessica N. Wade 34, Percy, arrested March 16, 2026 by Steeleville Police for Obstructing Justice, Unlawful possession of methamphetamine, Driving While License Revoked, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Hypodermic Syringe. Pretrial Release. Shauna
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JEFFERSON CITY – A Recreation/Music Therapy Supervisor at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, has been named the 2025 National Ceca Award Honoree. Margaret George was nominated by her peers for her ability to create memories, build deep bonds, and care for the health and well-being of the Veterans who call MVH –
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BOSTON, MA – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 18.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.46/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 88.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 62.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
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CHESTER– Memorial Hospital recognized Patient Safety Awareness Week, earlier this month led by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). This annual observance serves as an opportunity for healthcare providers, patients, and families to reflect on progress, learn from one another, and renew commitments to reducing preventable harm and strengthening the culture of safety. This year’s
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) will host the first Food Innovation Day at the State Capitol on Tuesday, March 24, where more than a dozen food manufacturing companies will gather to showcase their products and spotlight the sector’s vast economic contributions to the Land of Lincoln. Illinois food manufacturers are recognized around the
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SPRINGFIELD – Trail access to French Canyon at Starved Rock State Park will be closed beginning this week. The closure will last through June to accommodate the park’s ongoing trail improvement projects. Closures include the trailhead access to the top of French Canyon, the trails from the Starved Rock Lodge parking lot, and the trail leading into
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Crowds loved “The Play that goes WRONG”! The curtain closed Saturday night March 14th for both the play and Director Steve Colonel’s CHS Theatre career BY JIM BEERS CHESTER – The annual Chester High School spring theatre production is in the books! The curtain has closed! The show is over! The lights are
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By Jim Martin RED BUD, IL. – At least 30 Americans proudly stood in the streets of Red Bud Sunday with American flags and signs demanding reform, an end to and punishment for corruption and an end to an illegal foreign war. Many, many more will be standing on the streets of most
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– ProTek Fiber is installing 700 miles of fiber to provide direct fiber-to-the-home service for more than 10,000 households, farms, businesses, and community anchor institutions. ProTek Fiber secured a $21 million loan through Farmers State Bank of Alto Pass, guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to bring fiber to rural residents in Franklin,
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