January 2023

Dorothy M. Miller

Dorothy M. Miller, 84, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at her home. She was born on September 23, 1938 in Silver Lake, MO to Fred and Irene (Pingel) Stortz. Dorothy and Charles L. Miller were married August 13, 1955 at the Assumption Church in Perryville. He preceded her on January 13, […]

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Campground hosting opportunities in the Mark Twain National Forest

POTOSI, Mo.—Mark Twain National Forest is looking for campground hosts for the 2023 season. Hosts are needed at both the Red Bluff Campground on the Potosi-Fredericktown Ranger District and the Sutton Bluff Campground on the Salem Ranger District. Campground hosting is a fun and rewarding volunteer experience that gets people outside and serving the public.

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CPSC warns consumers to be cautious when using space heaters, furnaces and fireplaces this winter

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As winter weather grips much of the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers about deadly hazards from home heating equipment, including space heaters, furnaces and fireplaces. Two hazards of special concern are fires and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, and although these deadly hazards impact all populations, they disproportionally

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Jefferson College announces PACE Series events for Spring

HILLSBORO — In connection with Jefferson College’s mission to provide diverse educational experiences for area residents of all ages, the Performing Arts and Cultural Enrichment (PACE) series continues this spring featuring events spanning a wide range of entertainment genres including nationally renowned visiting artists, instrumental and vocal musical groups, art, and theatre. In addition to

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MODDC, MODESE review restraint and seclusion recommendations

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council stresses the importance of Missourians acknowledging that restraint, seclusion and other aversive interventions do not improve students’ academic performance or behavior. Therefore, schools should only use them when there is grave and immediate danger to human life and after all other alternatives have been attempted and proved

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Operation Sand is ecstatic about the state revoking NexGen’s mining permit

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Mining Commission has slammed the door on a proposed silica sand mine in Ste. Genevieve. The commission voted 4-1 to revoke a mining permit which was issued in June to NexGen Silica, so they could mine silica sand on 249 acres of mostly forested land. Operation Sand the residents’ group

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Riverside Regional Library Programs & Events for January 2023

JACKSON – The Riverside Regional Library has announced its programs and events for January 2023.   Date: January 1 – 31 Title: Cozy Basket Drawing Place: Perryville Branch Enter our drawing for a cozy themed basket at the Perryville Branch from January 1 through January 31. Date: January 1 – 31 Title: Winter Reading Challenge

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Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center January events

STE.GENEVIEVE — Thursday, January 12th, the Museum will host a Discovery Playdate. Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to Discover Space at 10:30 in the Theater Room. Rockets Rule is scheduled for Saturday, January 14th in the Museum’s Theater Room. This event will feature guest speaker Bob Schmidt at 11am and Earl Mullins from

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