March 2022

Mo Secretary of State receives State Senate redistricting maps from Judicial Commission 

JEFFERSON CITY — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has announced that the Judicial Redistricting Commission has filed Missouri State Senate redistricting maps with his office. Ashcroft, as secretary of state, serves as the chief elections officer for Missouri.   The district maps were received by Ashcroft’s office yesterday at 4:48 p.m. from the Office of Administration

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Letter to the editor discusses possible affiliation of PCMH with another healthcare system

The potential affiliation of Perry County Memorial Hospital with another healthcare system has resulted in much discussion among the community. The ramifications of such an affiliation will greatly affect the health care providers of Perry County. It is of course the doctors, nurses and administrative team that will be charged with adapting to a new

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Five trends impacting the future of the global soy market

Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council JEFFERSON CITY – Last year, U.S. soybean farmers grew nearly one-third of the soybeans in the global market. To ensure U.S. Soy retains access to a quickly changing, consumer-driven market, five state soybean checkoff groups jointly funded an effort designed to help soybean farmers make smart and informed decisions that will

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Eastern Missouri Girl Scout troop creates positive change in their community to earn their Silver Award

ST. LOUIS — The Gold Scout Silver Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve, allows girls in middle school to team up to make a difference, learn essential leadership skills and watch how seemingly small actions make a big difference.   For one Florissant Girl Scout troop, they saw an opportunity to

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Charter Communications has 280+ openings in Missouri

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Charter Communications, Inc. today announced it is now offering a minimum starting wage of $20 an hour including target commissions for all employees across its 41-state service area. The milestone is the fulfillment of a multiyear commitment that began in 2018 with the establishment of a $15 minimum starting wage.   Charter

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Virginia D. Moore

A funeral will be held Monday, March 21, 2022 for 80-year-old Virginia D. Moore of Saint Mary, Mo. who passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at her daughter’s residence in Bismarck, Mo.   She was born January 13, 1942 in St. Mary, Mo. The daughter of  William J. Bruckerhoff and Edna L (Moll) Bruckerhoff, who

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Shirley Jean Simms (Conway)

A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 19, 2022 for 86-year-old Shirley Jean Simms (Conway) of Sainte Genevieve, Missouri who passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the Independence Care Center in Perryville, Mo.   She was born April 23, 1935 in French Village, Mo. The daughter of Richard Johnson and Elsie (Stroup) Johnson

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