January 2023

Perry County MU Extension offers ‘Stay Strong, Stay Healthy’ classes

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PERRYVILLE — The Perry County University of Missouri Extension Center is hosting two eight-week strength training programs, “Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Level 1” and an advanced “Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Level 2” for middle-aged and older adults.   These programs are built on simple strength building exercises that will improve balance, health, and state of mind. No, […]

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Poll of Illinois families finds most would relocate to Texas in 2023

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Family Destinations Guide And they would head to Canada if they were to move abroad.   14 percent have seriously thought about permanently moving over the past year. Interactive map showing where families would relocate to.   https://familydestinationsguide.com/family-relocation-poll/   After another challenging year, this time with high food and gas prices and a summer of

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Rep. Christofanelli files legislation to legalize sports betting in Missouri

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Phil Christofanelli seeks to have Missouri join the growing list of states across the country legalizing sports betting. On Tuesday, Christofanelli filed HB 581, which would provide a legal avenue for Missourians to bet on sports online and in casinos.   A number of states, including neighboring states Iowa,

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Small business to General Assembly: Let’s help all of Missouri

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JEFFERSON CITY – As the General Assembly convenes at the state capitol, NFIB State Director Brad Jones issued the following statement urging legislators to keep small business owners in mind.   “We’re excited to welcome the General Assembly back to Jefferson City. Whether it’s addressing unemployment insurance, rebuilding our infrastructure, or protecting business owners from

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Sparta Police Department names Kevin Otten, Officer of the Year

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SPARTA, Ill. – The Sparta Police Department congratulates Officer Kevin Otten on receiving the 2022 Officer of the Year Award. Officer Otten joined our Department in 2012 as a Telecommunicator, after serving with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office in the dispatch center.   In 2020, he moved from our dispatch center to patrol.   Officer

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Ste. Genevieve man unhurt in four-vehicle crash on Route 30 in St. Louis County

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JEFFERSON CITY — A 19-year-old Ste. Genevieve man escape injury in a four-vehicle traffic crash on Highway 30 in St. Louis County Tuesday evening.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Jacob A. Griffith was the driver of a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado which received minor damage and was able to be driven from the scene.

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Transportation projects selected under Governor’s cost-share program

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JEFFERSON CITY – On Tuesday, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved the funding of 28 local transportation projects using $75 million in budget stabilization funds under Governor Mike Parson’s Transportation Cost-Share Program. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) selected the projects with the goal of building partnerships

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January 5 River Region Sports Wrap

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

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Night 2 of Round 1 is in the books at 16th Annual LJMWC

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Dupo and Chester advance to Championship Bracket; Steeleville and New Athens move to Consolation Bracket By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – The second night of the 2023 Lady Jackets Mid-Winter Classic Basketball Tournament is “in the books”. Games No. 3 and No. 4 completed the opening round of the event with Dupo beating Steeleville,

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