May 2023

The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council is accepting applications

MO State News, News /

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) is currently accepting applications for people with developmental disabilities (DD), or their family members, who are passionate about improving the lives of people with DD in Missouri.   Individuals with DD who are interested in advocacy and disability policy issues or individuals with lived experience or […]

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Tickets on sale now to see Nelly perform at the 2023 Illinois State Fair

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.com to see diamond selling, multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning rap superstar Nelly at the Illinois State Fair. The St. Louis native has continually raised the bar for the entertainment industry since stepping on the scene in 2000 with his distinctive vocals and larger-than-life personality.    He will be joined by opening acts

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Peggy J. Zang

Obituaries, Randolph County Obits /

Peggy J. Zang, 81, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 11:03 pm, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at her residence.   She was born to the late Evan Henry and Pernie (nee Hieman) Saddler on August 3, 1941 in Pinckneyville, Illinois.   Peggy married Ronald Lee Zang on December 19, 1959 in Chester, Illinois; he preceded her in

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Gary ‘Rudy’ Amschler

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Gary “Rudy” Amschler, 66, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at his home. He was born January 8, 1957 in Perryville, Mo. to Rudolph Amschler and Wilberta (Schnurbusch) Amschler.   Rudolph served in the 3rd Army under General Patton during World War II. He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Marksman, European

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Bryant reacts to the passage of legislation that threatens funding to local libraries

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) released the below statement following the passage of House Bill 2789, which requires local libraries or library systems to adopt the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights in order to be eligible for state funding:   “We already have two Bill of Rights, one within the Illinois Constitution

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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 on May 3. Awarded contracts include pavement repairs, intersection improvements, sidewalk improvements, a culvert replacement, guardrail and guard cable repairs, slope repairs, and sign installation projects.  Contracts include the following: A $575,000 contract was awarded to Fronabarger

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Five CHS seniors are honored at 51st Annual SISHSA Banquet

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Absher, Blechle, Collins, Colvis, and Howie receive recognition BY JIM BEERS, Contributing Writer CHESTER – The 51st Annual Southern Illinois Society for High School Achievement (SISHSA) Banquet was held Tuesday May 2, 2023 at the Southern Illinois University Ballrooms. For 50 years the SISHSA Banquet has been coordinated by a local high school counselor to

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Governor Parson proclaims May as Mental Health Awareness Month

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JEFFERSON CITY — Governor Parson has proclaimed May 2023, as Mental Health Awareness Month in Missouri.  The Department of Mental Health (DMH) in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Missouri, as well as other agencies, are committed to sharing resources, providing treatment and help to those in need, and promoting public understanding of mental health conditions.  

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Governor Parson proclaims May as National Foster Care Month

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO –Governor Parson signed a proclamation designating May Foster Care Month in Missouri, a time to recognize the vital role of foster parents and their support of children in need of loving, temporary homes.      “The role that foster, relative, and kinship providers play in the lives of Missouri’s most vulnerable children is

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