Getting the IRS off the backs of hardworking families Every April when Americans file their taxes, they’re reminded just how much of their hard-earned money goes straight into Uncle Sam’s pocket. On top of that, they have the added headache of having to worry that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will come after them if […]
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by Caleb Jones Note: This column by Caleb Jones is from the May 2023 edition of Rural Missouri magazine I have never been considered the classiest dresser on the block. In fact, when my wife and I were dating, I firmly believe Lindsey thought I was colorblind. Maybe she saw a diamond in
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Photo and Story by Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER —The Easter Lillies on the Altar at the First United Methodist Church in Chester on Easter morning were in memory of friends and/or family members of 11 different church members. Those members are as follow: Steve and Kathy Belcher, in memory of their parents;
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – One organ donor can save eight lives and enhance the lives of 75 or more. In FY22, 94 living donors and 416 deceased donors made organ donations in Missouri, saving or enhancing hundreds of lives. Donors and their families were recognized last week by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge applauds the Chicago Cubs baseball organization for once again scheduling the special First Responders Night at Wrigley Field on Thursday, May 25. “The 2016 World Champion Cubs and the men and women in law enforcement, firefighting and emergency services are at the top
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CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker recently joined the Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), along with state and local officials to announce over $14 million in awards to 70 human services providers throughout the state, though Randolph County organizations did not receive any of the grants. The grants
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Friday that the CDC is reporting six counties in the state are at a Medium Community Level for COVID-19 this week, compared to 14 a week ago. There are no counties at High Level for the fourth straight week. IDPH has recorded a total of 4,122,046 cases
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO. –The Women In Nature program is expanding to include backpacking events. At these classes, women can join other like-minded women who want to experience the hobby of backpacking in a safe and judgment-free environment. These programs are intended to empower participants to be able to set off on their own adventures with
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STE GENEVIEVE — Matthew Hoog has been selected as the Valle Catholic High School Elks Student of the Month for April. Matthew is the son of Robert and Michelle Hoog. He plans to attend Maryville University in the fall to pursue a degree in Physical Therapy.
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 58-year-old Norris Carpenter of Memphis, Tenn. at 12:46 a.m. Saturday on a patrol charge of driving while intoxicated and on a Ste. Genevieve County warrant for for failure to appear. He was
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