PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released the following report: 18-year-old Juan Pastor Oxlaj of Perryville was charged with DWI-alcohol, operated without a valid license and operated without proof of insurance following a traffic stop at 11:44 p.m. Sunday, May 31 on Hume Street near Bruce Street.
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SPRINGFIELD – Launched in 2021, Birth to Five Illinois works in every community in the State to: Continually assess the Early Childhood programs available in each Region. Understand what is available versus what local families say their children need. Bring together community members and civic leaders to bridge the gap between what exists and what families need.
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DALLAS – GasBuddy, the fuel savings platform empowering drivers to choose their road to savings, today released its 2026 Independence Day gas price forecast, projecting the national average price of gas will fall to approximately $3.75 per gallon on July 4 – the second most expensive Independence Day on record behind the all-time high of
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SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair will celebrate senior citizen fairgoers on Senior Appreciation Day, Wednesday, Aug. 19. Special events just for seniors on Aug. 19 include: Senior eventsin the Mathewson Exhibition Center including BINGO, line dance lessons, vendors and exhibits. Missouri Waltzand Other Dance contests featuring music by the County Liners. Missouri Rehabilitation
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway led a coalition of 23 states in filing an amicus brief in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to protect the integrity of our nation’s elections. This action, filed in support of Indiana’s voter ID law, seeks to preserve the constitutional rights of states to enact
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With holiday celebrations happening, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds everyone to be careful with fireworks, campfires, and other sources of fire that could cause a wildfire FIREWORKS: Don’t light fireworks in any areas where the sparks could ignite dry grass, leaves, or other potential fire fuel. Always have an approved fire extinguisher
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AMES, Iowa – More than 11,200 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2026 spring semester Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours
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WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) grilled the postmaster general of the United States Postal Service, David P. Steiner, in a Senate Homeland Security hearing over his agency’s dismal service and untimely mail delivery in Missouri. Senator Hawley also questioned why Postmaster General Steiner has accepted large bonuses for himself while Missourians’ mail fails
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Sponsors include Chester Women’s Club, Chester Lions Club, Alice & Elmer Eggemeyer, Thomas & Pauline Evans, Knights of Columbus, Koeneman Family, Charles E. & Mary C. Lindwedel, TG Missouri, State of Illinois Resilience & Excellence, Western Egyptian, Mary Katherine Mueller, and Pat Mulholland By Jim Beers CHESTER – At Chester High School’s 2026 Awards Night
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SEDALIA – Visit the Missouri State Fair for Governor’s, Legislators’ and Judges’ Day on Thursday, Aug. 20, sponsored by Buckle Up Phone Down. Special promotions and activities planned for Governor’s, Legislators’ & Judges’ Day include: Governor’s Ham Breakfast, 8 a.m., Director’s Pavilion. $50 per plate (includes Aug. 20 gate admission to the Fair). Lunch Bunch – Take
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