July 2023
Attorney General Bailey warns consumers about HVAC scams amidst heat advisory
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey today warned consumers of scammers who may take advantage of the summer heat. With temperatures in the high 90’s, air conditioners malfunction, causing an uptick in the need for home repairs. Scammers will often attempt to take advantage of the heat advisory to sell unneeded repairs. …
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Chester man struck by Jeep in Reynolds County, Mo.
JEFFERSON CITY — A 29-year-old Chester man suffered minor injuries when he was struck by a Jeep Saturday night in Reynolds County, Mo. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Josh Hunt was taken by ambulance to Iron County Memorial Hosptal in Ironton for treatment. The patrol says the accident happened as Hunt was …
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Chester Muni Band presents Christmas in July Concert
CHESTER – The Chester Muni Band held its annual “Christmas in July” Concert Tuesday July 25th to celebrate the fact that Christmas is just five months away! This marks the 10th time in more than a decade that Steve Colonel, Band Director, has helped to foster the Christmas Spirit during July concerts. In the …
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Chester School District No. 139 announces registration information for 2023-2024
On-Line and In-Person options are available BY JIM BEERS, Contributing Writer CHESTER – Summer vacation is coming to a close and schools in the Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 will be starting in just three weeks. Teachers report on Monday and Tuesday August 14 and 15, while students start Wednesday August 16. The …
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Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park hosts Perseid meteor shower viewing Aug. 12
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park will host a viewing of the Perseid meteor shower Saturday, Aug. 12 at 8:30 p.m. Come out to the monument field at Babler, where members of the St. Louis Astronomical Society will have telescopes set up to offer visitors a view of the …
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East Perry County Fair set for September 22, 23
ALTENBURG – The Best Little Fair in the Land is pleased to announce the schedule for the 2023 edition of the event which will be held on Friday and Saturday, September 22 and 23 in Altenburg. The addition of local rising stars to the entertainment lineup last year was very popular. Ian Ferguson, Carlly …
Fighting for justice
By Jason Smith, member of CongressWhen I was elected by my Republican colleagues to serve as Chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, I promised the American people the committee would do something it hadn’t previously been known for: it would become known for conducting oversight. From just press reports, we knew of …
Four persons hurt in Route K crash in Perry County
JEFFERSON CITY — Four Perryville residents were hurt in a traffic crash Thursday afternoon in Perry County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 23-year-old Cierra A. Leisure and 24-year-old Dalton C. Meyer each had moderate injuries and two three-year-olds, a boy and a girl, had minor injuries. All were taken to Perry County …
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Join us at the Fair on Thursday, Aug 17
SEDALIA — Celebrate Governor’s, Legislators’ and Judges’ Day, sponsored by Buckle Up Phone Down, on Thursday, Aug. 17 at the Missouri State Fair. The morning kicks off with the Governor’s Ham Breakfast starting at 8 a.m. in the NUCOR Director’s Pavilion on the Fairgrounds. This traditional gathering brings together Missouri elected officials, leaders …