January 2022

Legislation would ‘Put Trafficking Victims First’

National News, News /

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) and Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA) released the following statement after they introduced the Put Trafficking Victims First Act, legislation that encourages state and federal agencies, law enforcement, and prosecutors across the country to implement victim-centered approaches to investigating and preventing human trafficking.   “Human trafficking affects communities across […]

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ISP creates expressway shooting dashboard

Ill State News, News /

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Police (ISP) has unveiled an interactive Statewide Expressway Shooting (SES) dashboard which contains current and historical data regarding reported expressway shooting incidents on all expressways in Illinois. The ISP created this tool to provide not only data but also as context to expressway shootings reported in Illinois. One of the

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Driver examination stations close on February holidays

MO State News, News /

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: Friday, February 11, 2022, in observance of Lincoln’s birthday. Normal operations will resume on Monday, February 14, 2022. Monday, February 21, 2022, in observance of Washington’s birthday.

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CHS inducts 13 students into National Honor Society

Featured News, News, Perryville News /

By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer    CHESTER — The Chester High School Summit Chapter of the National Honor Society recently held its induction ceremony for new members.  The 2021-22 induction class totaled 13 students which brings the Chester NHS membership to a total of 25 members. The ceremony took place December 8, 2021 in the

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Robert ‘Bobby’ Comte

Obituaries, Perryville Obits /

A memorial service may be held at a later date for 54-year-old Robert “Bobby” Comte, of Perryville, Mo. who passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at his residence. He was born November 21, 1967 in Perryville, the son of Robert Goodyear and Helen (Franklin) Comte who both preceded him in death. Survivors include his

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Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site hosts art show 

MO State News, News, Regional News /

JEFFERSON CITY – Team members at Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site invite the public to a February Art Show featuring artist Chloe Hellweg from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays during the month of February. Hellweg is new to the Arcadia Valley, having recently moved here with her family. The Hellwegs live

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Chester launches ‘Making A Difference’ volunteer program

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CHESTER — The City of Chester is launching a new program dedicated to volunteerism.   The City of Chester recognizes that volunteers are the life blood of a community and it appreciate the vital role they play in helping us deliver high-quality community services.   The city recognize the huge contribution volunteers make toward the

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Dr. Teresa Green receives special education award

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STE. GENEVIEVE — This fall, Dr. Teresa Green, SG R-II Director of Student Services, was recognized by the Missouri Council of Administrators of Special Education (MO-CASE) and accepted the Outstanding LASE Award. Dr. Green is the President of the Southeast Local Administrators of Special Education (LASE), which was selected for the award by MOCASE based

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