January 2023

Survey: Hiring plans weaken in December as labor shortages challenge small businesses

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JEFFERSON CITY – Small business owners’ plans to add positions remain elevated, with a seasonally adjusted net 17% planning to create new jobs in the next three months, down one point from November and 15 points below its record high reading of 32% reached in August 2021. “Small business owners remain frustrated with the current […]

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Temporary benefit increase extended to September for Missouri WIC participants

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri WIC announces the extension of the temporary increase of the Cash Value Benefit for Fruit and Vegetable Purchases (CVB) starting Jan. 5, 2023. The new amounts will be $25 per month for child participants, $44 per month for pregnant and postpartum participants and $49 per month for breastfeeding participants. Previous CVB values

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Two River Region students named to Rockhurst Dean’s List

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two students from the River Region have been named to the Rockhurst University dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester.   Megan Lipe of Perryville and Maria Mueller of Red Bud had to achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above to claim the honor.   This honor recognizes students

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January 6 River Region Sports Wrap

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High School Boys Basketball   PERRYVILLE – Perryville plays freshmen, junior varsity and varsity games beginning at 4:30 today at De Soto.   STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste Genevieve plays at Fredericktown tonight.   PERRYVILLE – St. Vincent plays at Crystal City today at 5:30.   CHESTER – Chester plays at Wesclin at 7:30 tonight.  

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Marissa upsets Sparta in Game No. 6 of LJMWC; Valmeyer beats Cobden Game No. 5

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Cobden withdraws from final night of competition due to Homecoming conflicts, thus altering Saturday’s tournament schedule By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer ​CHESTER — Day three of the 16th Annual Chester High School Lady Jackets Mid-Winter Classic Wednesday January 4 saw a huge upset when No. 4 Marissa beat No. 1 Sparta 29-28 in a thriller.

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Clyde Robert Hoover

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Clyde Robert Hoover 71 years old of Bloomsdale, MO. died Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at his home in Bloomsdale, Mo.   He was born January 29, 1951 in Bloomsdale, Mo.   He married Jeri (Heibel) Hoover June 19, 1976.   He is survived by his wife: Jeri Hoover of Bloomsdale, Mo.; two daughters: Bobbi Hoover

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Susan Mulholland

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Susan Mulholland, 62, of Ellis Grove, Illinois passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at her daughter’s residence.   She was born January 10, 1960 in Saint Louis City, MO to Ezra R. and Effie V. (Douglas) Pruett.   She and Richard A. Mulholland Sr. were married on April 18, 1977 in St. Charles, MO. He

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Ashcroft opens 102nd General Assembly

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JEFFERSON CITY — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft opened the House of Representatives of the 102nd Regular Session of the Missouri General Assembly Wednesday by thanking legislators for their efforts and outlining legislative priorities. Ashcroft called for expanding parental choice in education, reforming the criminal justice system and creating transparency in government.   “We gather

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Chester Parks and Recreation Committee, and Chester Rec Ball Board will meet next week

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CHESTER – The agendas for two upcoming meeting the Chester Municipal Buiding at 1330 Swanwick Street in Chester have been released. The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 10. The Chester Rec Ball Board will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, January 12.

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Commission awards contracts for Southeast District Projects

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SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during its regular meeting. Awarded contracts include resurfacing, pavement improvements, and striping projects.   Among the contracts awarded is one for $147,653 to Putz Construction, LLC, for pavement improvements on Route 61 near Route M in Perry County.   The remaining

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