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Lewis & Clark Chapter of Illinois SAR honor law enforcement officers

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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Missouri Department of Natural Resources shares green tips for the holiday season

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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Official Missouri Dinosaur Visitor Site to be dedicated at SGMLC Grand Opening

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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Randolph County remains a ‘high’ COVID-19 transmission county

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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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office report

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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Republican reps say Pritzker’s response to Rittenhouse verdict was irresponsible and dangerous

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

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Treasurer Fitzpatrick and DOLIR Partnership Returns over $6 Million to Missourians

JEFFERSON CITY—Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick Monday announced that his partnership with the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DOLIR) Division of Employment Security has returned over $6 million to Missourians who have applied for unemployment benefits. This partnership was announced in October. By cross-referencing DOLIR’s contact data with the Unclaimed Property database, the

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Chester Legion Auxiliary will have a ‘live’ Christmas party this year

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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