CHESTER — An emergency planning meeting will be held Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at the Chester Fire Department. Doughnuts, coffee, juice provided. Please plan to attend. If you have any questions please call 618-826-1849.
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Department of Public Safety has notified the first 48 volunteer fire departments of their approval for up to $15,000 in state equipment grants. In October, DPS announced the first-ever Missouri Volunteer Fire Department Grant was available for small departments – with annual operating budgets of $50,000 or less – for the purchase
BENTON — Three persons have been arrested in Scott County on Ste. Genevieve County warrants for failing to appear in court last week. According to a news report on WSIL a suspicious vehicle report at General Watkins Campground led to multiple arrests and drug trafficking charges Friday. Christopher Gibson Isaiah
I’m sure most of the people reading this are familiar with the old adage, ”the older you get, the faster time goes” or something to that effect. Like most things the old folks said, I find this one to be truer than ever. This year is almost gone and it’s time to look at what
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), in partnership with the American Lung Association in Missouri, has launched the Missouri Smoke-Free Housing Directory. The new online resource makes it easier for residents to find smoke-free housing options and celebrates property owners who provide healthy living environments. Tobacco use remains the
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently, the Ste. Genevieve Elementary Dancing Dragons dance team presented a festive holiday program that brought students and staff together to celebrate. The event was held at the Performing Arts Center and featured a variety of performances, activities, and a special visit from “Santa Claus” himself. The Dancing Dragons launched
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WASHINGTON — Last week, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joined Fox Business’ Kudlow to discuss the need to overturn Humphrey’s Executor and restore the President’s constitutional authority to remove Executive Branch officials. Senator Schmitt previously filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court urging the Court to overturn Humphrey’s Executor. Senator Schmitt on Humphrey’s Executor: “The Founders never intended for these faceless bureaucrats in
Session Goals for 2026 I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed tasty food and quality time with family and friends. It seems like I was just giving you a recap on the First Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly, and with the blink of an eye, it’s already time to pre-file legislation
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SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois Restaurant Association is applauding Governor JB Pritzker for signing into law a bill which permanently allows cocktails and mixed drinks to be sold by restaurants for delivery and curbside pickup in Illinois. The association thanks the General Assembly and Senate Bill 618’s sponsors, Sen. Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) and Rep. Bob Rita (D-Blue
CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 48-year-old Michael S. Delay of Louisville Kent., December 9, 2025 by Steeleville Police for unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Pretrial Release. 49-year-old Valerie F. Schmitt of Freeburg, arrested December 9, 2025 by Randolph County
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