November 2021

Blunt backs resolution to block Biden vaccine mandate on private-sector employers

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) cosponsored a resolution of disapproval filed by U.S. Senator Mike Braun (Ind.) to stop President Biden’s vaccine mandate on private-sector employers. “I have been vaccinated and I have encouraged everyone who is eligible to receive a vaccine to consider doing so,” said Blunt. “However, I also believe

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Bridge repairs planned for Route 32 in Ste. Genevieve County

SIKESTON—Missouri Route 32 in Ste. Genevieve County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, November 15 and Tuesday, November 16 as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs. This section of roadway is located from Route B to Route A. The work zone will

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Chester Grade School presents Character Awards

CHESTER — Chester Grade School presented Character Awards to 17 students for demonstrating the character trait of having  “Good Relationship Skills” Friday October 29.  Shown here are Remi Brandenburger and Raven Rinderer receiving their certificates.  Other recipients not available for the photo include Marlyn Vasquez, Brycen Petrowske, Paisley Ezell, Cruz Davis, Alekzander Jarrett, Ethan Wittenborn,

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Daylight Saving Time: Reminder to test and inspect home smoke alarms

SPRINGFIELD, Ill – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding Illinoisans to test, inspect expiration dates, and change the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms while turning their clock back as daylight saving time ends this weekend. “Fire Safety is something that all Illinoisans should be thinking about and

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Missouri Chamber statement on OSHA guidelines for federal vaccine mandate

JEFFERSON CITY — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration revealed details of the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate rules for large employers on Nov. 4. Missouri’s business community has been waiting for guidelines to be released since the Sept. 9 announcement of the plan.  The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has always taken a stance

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MSHP report

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports. Among those listed as arrested: 58-year-old Gerald W. Thomas of Milwaukee, Wisconsin at 5:40 p.m. Thursday in Ste. Genevieve County on a warrant out of Platte County for failing to appear on non-moving traffic violations. He was being held in the Ste.

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