September 2022

CHS announces 2022 Homecoming activities

King and Queen Candidates have been nominated By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – Chester High School Student Council Co-Sponsors Sara Hammel and Amy Miller have announced the Homecoming plans for 2022.  Homecoming is September 26 through October 1 and a full slate of activities have been arranged. Chester High School has announced its 2022

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Cindy Fallert honored for service to St. Agnes School and parish

BLOOMSDALE – On Tuesday, Cindy Fallert received the 2022 Cardinal Rigali Service Award for her 41 years of dedication and service to St. Agnes School and parish. The day began with Mass at the St. Vincent de Paul Chapel, Cardinal Rigali Center.   A delicious Lunch followed in the Fleur de Lis Room.    

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EPA’s tenth annual SepticSmart Week: Protecting your home and the environment while saving money

LENEXA, Kan. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is partnering with state and local governments, community groups, businesses, and academic institutions to sponsor the tenth annual SepticSmart Week from September 19-23, 2022. SepticSmart focuses on educating homeowners and communities on the proper care and maintenance of septic systems to enhance healthy communities and protect our

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Forest Service needs your help identifying suspected thieves

ROLLA, Mo.— Mark Twain National Forest law enforcement is asking for public assistance in identifying individuals, captured on photo and video, that are suspected of stealing from the Marcoot Lookout Tower (near Bunker, Mo.) last year.    These individuals are suspected of removing the Osborne Fire Finder from the lookout tower.    Fire finders assist lookouts in pinpointing

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Perry County Sheriff Gary Schaaf: ‘New sheriff coming to town’

PERRYVILLE — Perry County Sheriff Gary Schaaf announced Tuesday morning his retirement effective September 30th. He made the announcement in an open letter to county residents on the sheriff’s Facebook page and also posted on other Facebook pages.   The letter was entitled “New Sheriff Coming to Town.”   In it, he said the retirement,

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Illinois Humanities to launch series exploring the pursuit of a more perfect union, starting with Kaskaskia, Illinois’ First State Capital 

Kaskaskia and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union will kick off with a video premiere October 6 and a discussion at Chester Public Library October 11.   CHICAGO – This fall, Illinois Humanities will present a new community event series, Kaskaskia and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union, exploring the demographic, cultural, and

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Learn2 Climb program offered at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park

JEFFERSON CITY, – Want to see Missouri’s beautiful state parks from a new perspective? Join the Learn2 Climb program and learn the basics of outdoor rock climbing, including safety and techniques, from a certified instructor, and then try it out on real rock. This beginner-level course will allow you to enjoy nature from new heights!  

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MDC partners with Bayer to support pollinator education efforts

Partnership will distribute 3,600 seed packets through MDC’s Discover Nature Schools and nature centers.   JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Pollinators play a critical role in the production of most fruits and vegetables and a great way to support them is by planting native plants. Bayer is helping the cause by giving away free native-plant seed packets

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