February 2022

Bill to classify dispatchers as first responders makes its way through committee

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Two Illinois legislators, State Senator Neil Anderson, 74th and Representative Dan Swanson, 36th, are pushing a new bill through the legislative process that would classify emergency dispatchers as first responders under Illinois code.   “As a fireman I not only understand the stress dispatchers go through, but we rely on them a […]

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Biden’s Ukraine Crisis

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By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. –This week, millions of people around the globe watched in disbelief as Russian President Vladimir Putin declared an unprovoked war on Ukraine. This marks the first major full-scale invasion by a major power in Europe since World War II. While the tragic events are just beginning, the

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$300,000 raised at Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s fundraiser

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CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri raised $300,000 at its annual signature fundraising event, Dessert First. The donations received support Girls Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s “Her Future is Our Future Campaign”, a comprehensive campaign designed to ensure that every girl in the region, today and for generations to come has the opportunity

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Perryville Youth Baseball and Softball league registrations

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PERRYVILLE – Perryville Youth Baseball & Softball league registrations are open.  Registration is due by March 21, 2022. Prices for different age groups are listed below. There is a $10 discount if registered before March 7. Practices will start in April and games will be May through July. For more information about baseball or softball,

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Two Jackson residents hurt in I-55 crash in Perry Co.

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JEFFERSON CITY — Two Jackson residents suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle traffic crash on I-55 in Perry County Thursday afternoon.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 35-year-old Hai T. Le and 32-year-old Thi P. Nguyen werre taken to Southeast Hospital by ambulance.   The patrol says the crash happened when a northbound 2020

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Thousands of to tune in for  virtual Health Care Career Day

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JEFFERSON CITY — Even before COVID-19, Missouri faced a critical shortage of health care professionals. The pandemic has only made this situation more severe. In response, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is hosting Missouri’s first-ever virtual Health Care Career Day to inspire students to pursue health care careers on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022.   This free event

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Ste. Genevieve Preschool celebrates Kindness Week

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STE. GENEVIEVE – During Kindness Week, Ste. Genevieve Preschool students in Rose Kreitler’s class discussed ways they could show kindness to people in the community. Learning to be kind are: (front row, from left) Sloane, Maelyn, Eleanor, Owen, (middle row) Waylon, Joseph, Charley, Holden, JoLynn, Jemma, Jady, (back row) Paige, Kendall, Chase, Leo, Mia, Gage,

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Riverside Regional Library celebrates Dr. Seuss’ 118th birthday

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JACKSON – The Riverside Regional Library branches are celebrating Dr. Seuss’ 118th birthday February 28-March 5.   The event will include Make-n-Take craft kits.   Dr. Seuss has not only brought us joy through his books, but has taught us to be ourselves and to be kind to each other, as well as our environment.

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