December 2021

Discover nature with MDC through Eagle Days

JEFFERSON CITY — From December through February, Missouri’s winter eagle watching is spectacular. Discover nature with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) through Eagle Days events around the state or enjoy watching bald eagles on your own. Because of Missouri’s big rivers, many lakes, and abundant wetlands, the Show-Me state is one of the leading

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Ellis Grove man hurt when car runs off end of Roots Road

CHESTER — A 28-year-old Ellis Grove man was hurt in a traffic crash at the intersection of Roots Road and Illinois Route 3 in Randolph County Saturday night. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports Max L. Beare was taken to Carbondale Memorial for treatment. According to the sheriff’s report Beare was the driver of an

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Jesse Pinkley is inducted into first-generation honor society at K-State

MANHATTAN, Kansas — A student from Ste. Genevieve was among more than 100 Kansas State University students comprising the first class of scholars recently inducted into the university’s chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha, or Tri-Alpha, the national first-generation college student honorary society. Jesse Pinkley is a junior studying architecture at the university. The inaugural class

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MAC opens its doors for the annual Cardinal Christmas Celebration

PARK HILLS – To celebrate the coming holidays and offer cheer to the community, Mineral Area College is planning the community college’s annual Cardinal Christmas Celebration from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, December 9th on the Park Hills campus. The event is free and open to the public.   Festivities will kick off with an annual tree

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Mo remains vigilant in COVID-19 variant monitoring

JEFFERSON CITY – On Nov. 26, the World Health Organization classified a new variant named Omicron, B.1.1.529, as a Variant of Concern. Staff with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) are working closely with federal officials to stay apprised of information that impacts the health and safety of Missourians. Currently, no cases of this variant have

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Robinson Construction named Accredited Quality Contractor by ABC

PERRYVILLE – Robinson Construction of Perryville, Missouri has announced that it has again been named an Accredited Quality Contractor by Associated Builders and Contractors, the third year it has earned the prestigious credential for its commitment to corporate responsibility. Only 229 of the nation’s elite merit shop construction contractors earned the credential in 2020. According

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Schmitt proposes ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has proposed a Parents’ Bill of Rights ahead of the next legislative session in January. The Parents’ Bill of Rights would protect parents’ rights to have a well-informed say in their children’s education, strengthen parents’ abilities to take action related to their children’s education, and increase transparency

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‘Scouting for Food’ drive is success, brings in 4,600 items

CHESTER — Boy Scouts from Chester and their leaders were kept busy recently sorting some 4,600 food items collected at this year’s Boy Scouts “Scouting for Food” project.  The “Scouting for Food” donations come just at the right time prior to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Photo by Bob Koenegstein.   This annual project has been conducted

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