July 2022

Andrew Isaac Mueller

Andrew Isaac Mueller, 26, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 5:50 am, Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.   He was born to Glen and Sandra (nee Kempfer) Mueller on March 26, 1996 in Red Bud, Illinois.   He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois.   Survivors: Parents: Glen […]

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Ain’t no mountain high enough, ain’t no valley low enough to keep us from visiting Missouri state parks

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – While you may not be able to enjoy the Rocky Mountains and the Niagara Falls in the same day, you could experience both mountains and waterfalls at one of Missouri’s state parks. At Taum Sauk Mountain State Park, you’ll feel like you’re on top of the world after hiking to the top

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August 2nd Primary Brings Opportunity to Shape Missouri’s Future

By Garrett Hawkins In Missouri, mid-summer has made its presence fully known with scorching temperatures, late sunsets and the sounds of humming cicadas. As the calendar turns to August, it also means that it’s time for county fairs, local parades and politicians campaigning for our votes. While we usually think of fun family activities as

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Blood and platelet donors needed now to help prevent a seasonal blood shortage

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Just as most cars need to be refueled constantly, so does the nation’s blood supply. The American Red Cross has faced a concerning drop in blood and platelet donations this summer. Donors are needed to make an appointment to give in August to help prevent a blood shortage.   The decline

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Blunt-Backed provisions to strengthen U.S. leadership in manufacturing, R&D included in Senate-passed CHIPS Bill

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced that several measures he introduced to help ensure America’s continued leadership in manufacturing and emerging technologies were included in the Senate-passed CHIPS-Plus Act.   “Maintaining America’s competitive edge against China is critical to our economic and

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Current River State Parks host “Women Outdoors” spa night class Aug. 11

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Team members at Current River State Park invite women to participate in a “wild” spa night class from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11. This class is one of the “Women Outdoors” series of classes for women taught by women being held at Echo Bluff State Park and Current River State Park from

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Eleven Point Committee accepting project proposals

ROLLA, Mo. — The Eleven Point Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) is accepting project proposals that would enhance forest ecosystems or restore and improve land or watershed health on Mark Twain National Forest or adjacent lands. The submitted projects will be considered for FY 2023 project year funding.   Project funding was made available through Title II

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Governor Parson will address Drought Assessment Committee Aug. 4

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson is scheduled to address the first meeting of Missouri’s Drought Assessment Committee. Executive Order 22-04 Drought Alert, which Governor Parson signed July 21, instructs the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to convene the committee to help guide the state’s drought response. The Drought Assessment Committee will meet from 10 a.m.

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Illinois Manufacturers’ Association recognized as best manufacturing advocacy group in nation

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) was recognized as the best manufacturing advocacy group in the nation, winning the inaugural 2022 Leadership Award from the Conference of State Manufacturers Associations (COSMA) during its annual meeting this week in San Diego.   The IMA was recognized for efforts to build a future generation workforce through investments

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MADD issues statement on recent suspected drunk driving incidents involving two Missouri police chiefs and a county prosecutor

IRVING, Tex. – Mothers Against Drunk Driving in Missouri has released a statement regarding alleged drunk driving by two Missouri sheriffs and a county prosector.   “MADD is outraged to learn that for the third time in the past two months a Missouri law enforcement leader sworn to uphold the law and protect their community

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