June 2023

Heartlinks grief center thanks Senators Belt and Leader Hoffman for securing $2 Million appropriation for new facility

BELLEVILLE, Illinois – More families in the Metro East area, and Randolph County as well, will be able to receive counseling and services when they lose a family member or close friend since the new Illinois state budget appropriates funding for a new Heartlinks Grief Center location in Belleville.   The fiscal year 2024 budget […]

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Memorial Hospital hosts Junior Explorers Camp

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital in Chester, hosted a Junior Explorers Camp June 19-21. This three-day camp provided educational and hands-on-activities for students entering 6th-8th grade. During the camp, the students heard from 14 hospital departments, Chester Family Dental, the Chester Fire Department, and they were trained in CPR, the Heimlich maneuver, and first aid.  The

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Missouri Community Service Commission honors volunteers at 21st annual Show Me Service Awards

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. — The Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC) held its 21st annual Show Me Service Awards this afternoon in the Capitol Rotunda, bringing together Missourians from across the state to recognize the impact of service and volunteerism on communities.   “The Show Me Service Awards are a great way to honor those who go above

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Missouri State University-West Plains awarded $437,000 Workforce Training Grant

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) announced that Missouri State University-West Plains has received more than $437,000 in grant funding through the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) to expand education and training programs that prepare individuals for careers in manufacturing and construction. Smith sent a letter in support of the grant.   “This

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