March 2023

Notice: Public Comment Period for State of Missouri FY2023-2027 Consolidated Plan, FY2023 Action Plan, and Citizen Participation Plan

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JEFFERSON CTY – The State of Missouri is accepting public comments for the FY2023-2027 Consolidated Plan, FY2023 Action Plan, and Citizen Participation Plan. Details, including content of the plans, deadlines for public comment, and public hearing registration information are provided below.   State of Missouri FY2023-2027 Consolidated Plan Overview   Every five years, the State […]

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Plan for a sober driver this St. Patrick’s Day

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KANSAS CITY — Although Irish in its roots, St. Patrick’s Day is most widely celebrated in the United States. To help keep your community safe, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 7, which includes Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, is asking for your help spreading the message about

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Rollet Bros. Trucking Co., Inc. presents Perryville Mayfest 2023

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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Area Chamber of Commerce announces Perryville Mayfest 2023 presented by Rollet Bros.Trucking Co., Inc. will be held May 12-13, 2023.   The carnival will begin on Wednesday, May 10th to start Mayfest weekend.   Mayfest 2023 theme is: 1923 – A Perryville Origin Story, to help celebrate the Perryville Area Chamber

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SGHS scholar bowl teams finish fantastic regular season; prepare for tournaments

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Junior Varsity and Varsity Scholar Bowl teams have closed out a fantastic regular season and prepare for upcoming tournaments! A special congratulations to the JV Scholar Bowl team for an undefeated regular season!     Front Row, Left to Right: Penny Yang, Brooklyn Arnold, Emma Mittermeyer; Middle

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SIU celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in March, April

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will be recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a wide variety of special events, including guest speakers, workshops and more. Although the official nationwide commemoration occurs in May, the university is hosting its celebration in late March and April while more

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SIU Law alumnus, Illinois public health director Vohra to deliver law school commencement address

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra, a 2011 graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Law, will deliver the keynote at the law school’s commencement on May 12. Commencement is set for 1 p.m. in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium. Graduating first in his class, Vohra

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Texwrap Packaging Systems to expand in Washington, investing $2.25 million and creating 35 new jobs

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WASHINGTON, Mo. — Texwrap Packaging Systems, a leader in the design and manufacturing of shrink wrapping and bundling systems, announced today that it will expand in Washington, investing $2.25 million and creating 35 new jobs. The company’s expansion will increase capacity for shrink wrapping and bundling product lines at its existing Washington facility.   “We’re thrilled

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Two persons were hurt in four-vehicle crash on Highway 61 Wednesday afternoon

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JEFFERSON CITY — Two Ste. Genevieve residents suffered moderate injuries in four-vehicle traffic crash on Highway 61 in Ste. Genevieve County Wednesday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 63-year-old Anthony G. Grass and 62-year-old Mary J. Grass were taken to Mercy Hospital St. Louis by Ste. Genevieve County EMS.   The patrol says they

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