October 2022

Missouri WIC works to improve health of 80,000 Missourians each month

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Every month, over 80,000 Missourians participate in the Missouri WIC program. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. The program provides quality nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, nutritious foods, and referrals to health services.   Missouri WIC offers healthy food choices that target specific essential nutrients […]

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Pevely woman hurt in traffic crash on Dry Fork Road in Ste. Genevieve County

JEFFERSON CITY — A 49-year-old Pevely woman was hurt in a traffic crash Monday afternoon on Dry Fork Road in Ste. Genevieve County.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Janece A. Partney was taken by private conveyance to SSM Health St. Claire Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.   The patrol says Partney was

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SIU will provide educational opportunities for Boys & Girls Clubs members in region

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — An agreement between Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois will provide mentoring and educational opportunities, summer camps, potential scholarships and collaboration between the university and the nonprofit organization that typically serves between 700 and 1,800 school-age youths annually.   SIU Chancellor Austin A. Lane

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State Technical College will use soy-based lubricants, bio-diesel in diesel mechanic program

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council (MSMC) and State Technical College (State Tech) in Linn, Missouri, reached an agreement to introduce soy-based lubricants and biodiesel into their diesel mechanic program. The value-added partnership provides an opportunity to educate future diesel mechanics and technicians on the endless benefits and options of soy-based products.  

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The Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families launches a safety plan video

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families is launching a new training video intended to help individuals support someone they know who may be struggling with a suicidal crisis and has a safety plan.  A safety plan is a brief intervention to help those experiencing self-harm

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Attorney General Schmitt sues residential solar company for violations of Missouri Consumer Protection Laws

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced that his office has filed suit against a residential solar energy company, Power Home Solar, LLC, for violating the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act in selling solar panels to consumers across the country. The lawsuit against Power Home Solar, which re-branded earlier this year to “Pink Energy” amid

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COSLHS FFA attends Farm Bureau acquaintance day

EVANSVILLE, Ill. – Members of the Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School FFA chapter attended Farm Bureau acquaintance day at John A. Logan recently. Members participating from Christ Our Savior were Christine Liefer, Isaac Luebkemann, Blaine Rahn, Davin Dethrow, Charlie Rahlfs and Alyssa Heimann.     FFA members listen to Vanessa Wright from Illinois Farm Bureau

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