March 2022

FDA authorizes second booster dose of Moderna, Pfizer vaccines for older and immunocompromised individuals

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a second booster dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for older people and certain immunocompromised individuals.   The FDA previously authorized a single booster dose for certain immunocompromised individuals following completion of a three-dose primary vaccination series.   This […]

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EPA expands use of Enlist products to all Missouri counties for the 2022 growing season

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the thorough review of a proposed label amendment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the use of Enlist One and Enlist Duo in all Missouri counties providing growers with additional weed management options for the 2022 growing season. Today’s action is an example of EPA’s commitment to working with

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DNR identifies Missouri State Energy Planning process initiatives

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Working with stakeholder groups, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources has identified initiatives for Cycle 1 of the Missouri State Energy Planning (MoSEP) process. The energy planning process is designed to identify and address topics critical to Missouri’s current and future energy needs.   Following a series of regional meetings, the department

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Department of Economic Development now hiring for ARPA-funded positions

JEFFERSON CITY — The Department of Economic Development (DED) is now hiring for grant-funded positions to support initiatives through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). DED plans to use ARPA funds for historic investments that will strengthen Missouri communities and drive economic growth.   New staff members are needed for the operation of several initiatives, including grant programs

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Blunt on Ukraine Aid: ‘We Need to Give Them What They Need, When They Need It’

WASHINGTON – At the weekly Republican leadership press conference today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee and the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, acknowledged the incredibly strong resistance Ukraine has mounted against Vladimir Putin’s invasion and urged the Biden administration to get aid to Ukraine as soon as possible.   CLICK HERE to

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United Methodist Men host pancake breakfast this Saturday

By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer    CHESTER – After having to postpone last year’s Annual Methodist Men’s Pancake Breakfast due to COVID-19 precautions and shut downs, the Methodist Men of the First United Methodist Church in Chester are very pleased to be bring back the popular event THIS SATURDAY April 2nd. First United Methodist Men

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Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s report

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s office has released its latest report of arrests and reported incidents for the week ending March 25.       Arrested Person: 4  (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 8 Animal Control: 13 Assault: Assist Other

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