April 2023

Jason Cates named Citizens Electric Corporation CEO

PERRYVILLE – Citizens Electric Corporation announced at its April board meeting that its Board of Directors selected Jason Cates as new Chief Executive Officer. “Jason embodies the seven cooperative principles that are a foundation to our success as he has demonstrated throughout his career”, stated Bill Odneal, President of Citizens board of directors, in announcing […]

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Learn about forest regeneration in Mark Twain National Forest

ROLLA, Mo. — Mark Twain National Forest invites anyone ready for a leisurely drive through a beautiful stretch of forest and open woodlands to learn about the restoration work that goes into caring for these landscapes. Southern Missourians may have seen smoke in the sky in recent weeks from prescribed burns. Some may wonder why these controlled

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Memorial Hospital opens new specialty clinic

CHESTER – The current phase of renovations at Memorial Hospital is complete. The Plant Operations staff and Information Technology Department are have been busy this month completing the finishing touches in the new Specialty Clinic on the main level.   The Specialty Clinic Staff includes (back row, from left): Denise Wilson, Clinical Assistant; Barb Cagle,

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Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council hosts Q&A webinar

JEFFERSON CITY – MODDC has approved $20,000 to fund a 12-month self-advocacy project for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The overall goal is to support innovative approaches to self-advocacy in the state of Missouri specifically targeting transition aged youth (ages 14-24). These approaches will remove barriers for people with I/DD.   Leigh Anne

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Missouri Draft 2024 Listing Methodology Document available for public comment

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments on the draft 2024 Listing Methodology Document. The document is available on the Department’s impaired waters website. The public comment period will begin on February 24, 2023, and will end on April 25, 2023. The Department has scheduled public meetings for the draft 2024 Listing

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PHS student to participate in STEM Signing Day

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — This Friday, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry will celebrate Ben Rehagen of Perryville High School and 32 other high school students from across the state as they sign letters of intent to study science, technology, engineering and math.   Ben’s Stem Signing Day video:   https://youtu.be/bUCC5mBir70?list=PLEKt85rPJ9Dv2JwvuEa4xG3uttyHORSeb   STEM Signing Day puts the

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office releases latest arrest reports

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest arrest reports.   Arrested were:   Ashley N. Wittenbrink 36, Baldwin, arrested April 17, 2023 by Sparta Police for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.  Is incarcerated.   Kristina L. Babb 45, St Mary MO, arrested April 17, 2023 by Chester

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SGCMH offers Home Alone and Babysitting Classes 

STE. GENEVIEVE, MO – Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) is offering its popular Home Alone and Babysitting classes. Home Alone include discussions on safety, first aid and self-care and will help prepare children for the times when they will be home alone. Snacks will be provided. Registration fee is $10. Home Alone classes will

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SIU analyzes ‘active threat’ training

by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – An “active threat” training on April 20 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale was a success, allowing teams to assess how they respond to an emergency, university officials say. “Overall, the exercises went well,” said Ben Newman, director of public safety and chief of police. “Our leaders worked effectively together

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SIU hosts native plant symposium this weekend

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. — A symposium on native plant life and issues affecting it is set for Saturday and Sunday, April 29-30, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.   The theme for this year’s Illinois Indigenous Plants Symposium is “Illinois Plants in a Changing Climate.” The event, which is open to the public, is sponsored

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