June 2022

Jefferson College PACE Series presents its summer musical this month

HILLSBORO – As the final event in the Jefferson College’s 2021-22 PACE (Performing Arts and Cultural Enrichment) series, a cast of students, community members and staff will present the summer musical production “Mamma Mia” directed and choreographed by Communication and Theatre Professor Dr. Rebecca Ellison with music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus,

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Jefferson College Paramedic Program fall application deadline

HILLSBORO – The application deadline for the Jefferson College Paramedic program this fall is Wednesday, June 29.   The application process consists of four steps that must be completed in order: submit an application available online at https://www.jeffco.edu/emt-paramedic/application    complete a written test (all applicants will take a paramedic pre-test and new students must also take

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Local ‘ham’ radio club plans to participate in ‘Field Day’

PERRYVILLE – The River Hills Amateur Radio Club has announced it will join other Amateur Radio clubs and individuals in the United States and Canada for Field Day June 25-26.   The club will set up its radio station at the East Perry County Fairgrounds.   The Amateur Radio Relay League has an explanation of

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Manufacturing Workforce Solutions Summit slated

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) Education Foundation and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) will host the first annual Moving Makers Forward: Manufacturing Workforce Solutions Summit on June 8, bringing together industry experts and leaders from Illinois’ top education institutions, state agencies, non-governmental partners and more to share solutions to overcome the

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MoDOT to hold community briefing on Chester Bridge

SIKESTON – The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a community briefing to discuss future plans to replace the Chester Bridge. The bridge over the Mississippi River will be replaced using the design-build method. During the meeting, MoDOT engineers will share information about how that process works and what the schedule for replacement looks like.

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MSHP: Summer Water Safety Tips

JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to incorporate safety into any plans to enjoy Missouri’s waterways. Nicer weather means an increase in activity regarding boating, swimming, and floating. Col. Olson reminds everyone that troopers patrol the state’s waterways to enforce Missouri’s boating laws and assist

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