JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives is looking to further increase trade relations with our ally across the Atlantic, the United Kingdom. This week, the House approved a resolution calling on the United States Congress to grant trade promotion authority to the executive branch, and asks the executive branch to complete a timely […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that it sampled and tested more than 32,000 deer for chronic wasting disease (CWD) between July 2021 and April 2022. Of the more than 32,000 deer sampled, 86 tested positive for CWD. MDC staff member Jamie Ebbesmeyer holds a lymph node tissue sample he
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UNIVERSITY, Miss. — A Chester woman has been inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. Lauren Welge is graduating from the University of Mississippi with a B.A. in Allied Health Studies. She was among the more than 140 University of Mississippi students who were welcomed into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society,
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SPRINGFIELD – Chosen by voters from an initial field of 400 entries, Rivian’s all-electric R1T truck has emerged the winner of the third annual “Makers Madness” contest, earning the title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and sponsored by Comcast Business, Makers Madness is a bracket-style tournament
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The COVID-19 pandemic has brought disruption to lives in many forms. For many children and families, even routine preventative healthcare has been disrupted. This National Infant Immunization Week, the Missouri Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (MOAAP) and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) highly encourage parents to ensure their
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Event organizers checked and re-checked the weather forecast for Saturday and Mother Nature does not appear to want to cooperate, so the annual Fly-in will be held on its rain date of Sunday, May 1. “There’s nothing like the threat of rain and storms to dampen a fly-in,” said one of the organizers Greg Gremminger.
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A funeral will be held Monday, May 2, 2022 for 68-year-old Norma Jean Ullman of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. She was born August 6, 1953 in Ste. Genevieve, County the daughter of Charles Walter and Viola Margaret (Porter) McClure who both preceded
A funeral will be held Friday, April 29, 2022 for 96-year-old Edna Ruth Coffman of Minnith, Mo. who passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Independence Care Center in Perryville, Mo. She was born February 13, 1926 in Perryville, Mo., the daughter of Daisy Hoffman and Wesley Hoffman who both preceded her in death. She
A funeral will be held Friday, April 29, 2022 for 84-year-old Carolyn M. Pinkley of Sainte Genevieve who passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Sainte Genevieve Care Center in Sainte Genevieve. She was born February 14, 1938 in Blackwell, Mo., the daughter of Henry Lucas and Catherine (Durbin) Lucas. She married James Pinkley Sr.
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By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER, Ill. – Chester High School hosted the 2022 Rocky Bridges Invitational Track and Field Meet Tuesday April 19 at the Dr. Charles R. Young Memorial Track and Field Complex. The Yellow Jacket Boys won their Division with a total of 152 points. The Lady Jackets finished 3rd with
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