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Missouri enacts landmark impaired driving reforms to protect families and prevent future tragedies

MO State News, News / July 9, 2026

Melanie’s Law and Bentley’s & Mason’s Law strengthen impaired driving prevention, accountability, and support for victims’ families JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) applauds Governor Mike Kehoe for signing two landmark impaired driving bills that strengthen prevention efforts, increase accountability for offenders, and provide greater support for victims’ families. Together, Melanie’s Law (HB 1740) […]

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Man who was shot, faces charges in Jefferson County incident

HILLSBORO – Sheriff Dave Marshak announces an arrest and charges in a shooting that occurred on June 23rd at the Cedar Hill River Access. 20-year-old Chase Hoofman of Festus is charged with two counts each of Assault – 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action, as well as one count of Unlawful Use of a

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June 2026 Mobile Market fills 113 food vouchers

Featured News, News, Randolph County News / July 9, 2026

Approximately 30 volunteers help to make June 2026 event a huge success By Jim Beers CHESTER – Each month throughout the year the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry (CACFP) hosts a Mobile Market at the Cohen Recreation Complex north of Chester. The event is held on the front parking lot of the complex on

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7th Annual Heroes for Kids Comic Con nears

News, Perryville News / July 9, 2026

PERRYVILLE – Heroes for Kids and Villainous Grounds will be hosting the seventh annual Comic Con in Perryville, Missouri at the Perry Park Center (800 City Park Lane). Show booth fees and silent auction proceeds will benefit Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (Perryville, MO) and Camp Hope (St. Francois County, MO). Karen Whitfield (DC Comic’s

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A word about lithium battery from the Ste Genevieve Fire District

Featured News, News, Ste. Genevieve News / July 9, 2026

STE. GENEVIEVE – Lithium Ion batteries are everywhere. Last week we responded for another fire involving a lithium ion battery. The resident was attempting to change the hard drive in a laptop and apparently pierced the battery causing it to ignite. They attempted to smother the fire with a towel that

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A message from the Perry County Sheriff’s Office

Featured News, News, Perryville News / July 9, 2026

PERRYVILLE – Don Welge Memorial Bridge Ceremony (New Chester Bridge) – Public Information On Saturday, July 11, 2026, the Race Across the River 5K will take place on the Don Welge Memorial Bridge. Race Across the River 5K Parking for registered 5K participants will be available between and beneath the new and old

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Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen will meet Thursday evening

News, Ste. Genevieve News / July 8, 2026

STE. GENEVIEVE – The tentative agenda for Thursday’s meeting of the Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen has been released. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the city hall board room at 165 South Fourth Street, Ste. Genevieve. It is open to the public. The tentative agenda:

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St. Mary Board of Aldermen meets Thursday

News, Ste. Genevieve News / July 8, 2026

ST. MARY – The St. Mary Board of Aldermen will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday in the St. Mary City Hall, 782 Third Street. The notice of the meeting and its agenda: MARY BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING Posted July 6 ,2026 Notice is hereby given that the St. Mary Board of

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SIU’s Center for Archaeological Investigations assisting IDOT with cultural resource surveys

Featured News, News, Randolph County News / July 8, 2026

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Center for Archaeological Investigations has entered into a 10-year intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation to assist with initial archaeological survey work for possible road and bridge projects in the region. The pact provides for up to $5 million over the life of

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ServMO Summit Thursday, July 9 in Cape Girardeau

News, Regional News / July 8, 2026

CAPE GIRARDEAU – ServMO invites community members to participate in the final in-person regional summit in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, July 9 hosted by Commissioner Dr. Robin Smith. This summit provides the opportunity for community members to share input on the future of volunteerism and service in the State of Missouri. Participants will help identify

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