CHESTER—On Wednesday, July 26, eight youth group members from the Grace Church in Chester volunteered at the July Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Market. On that date the youth helped to fill vouchers for a total of 88 families that came to pick up food from the monthly food distribution event. […]
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Freedom Foundation CEO Aaron Withe released the following statement regarding U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison’s (MO-07) introduction of the Paycheck Protection Act: “The Freedom Foundation commends Rep. Burlison for his leadership in introducing the Paycheck Protection Act,” he said. “Taxpayers shouldn’t have to pay for government payroll systems to fundraise for politically
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METROPOLIS, Ill. — The legacy of two influential Americans, Oscar Micheaux and Annie Turnbo Malone, will be recognized with a public dedication ceremony to establish historical markers from the Illinois State Historical Society in front of the Chamber of Commerce Building on Market Street in Metropolis, Illinois on Monday, August 7 at noon.
CHICAGO — Further advancing public safety and criminal justice reform in Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker has signed Senate Bill 423, implementing mandatory supervised release (MSR) reforms. This legislation supports the reintegration of individuals into the community while lowering the possibility of recidivism, increasing public safety, and lowering taxpayer costs. At the bill signing, the Governor
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St. Louis District Dairy Council ST LOUIS — School bells will be ringing soon. Along with the return to school comes a shift in daily routines, including mealtimes and mealtime options. Whether children and adolescents enjoy school-prepared breakfast and lunch, or eat breakfast at home and bring a lunch, well-balanced meals will set them
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By Holly Rehder, Missouri State Senator JEFFERSON CITY – High schools in Missouri that offer on-campus career development classes to both students and adults, at the same time, will now include a layer of protection for minors with the passage of Senate Bill 40, which has been signed by the governor and is set to become law.
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COLUMBIA, Mo.— The Missouri Library Association Literary Award Subcommittee is pleased to announce Laura McHugh as the recipient of honor for literary excellence for her work, “What’s Done in Darkness: A Novel.” “The committee is proud to award Laura McHugh the 2023 Missouri Literary Award,” said Debra Loguda-Summers, Missouri Literary Award Subcommittee chair. “Committee
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PERRYVILLE — August 10th is set aside every year to observe Agent Orange Awareness Day. This date marks the day in 1961 when the substance was first used in Vietnam and is meant to pay tribute to those who were exposed to this deadly compound. Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial will “go orange” to observe
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation, along with Gov. Parson will announce the new Missouri Railroad Safety Crossing Plan at a news conference Thursday, Aug. 3. Gov. Mike Parson’s signing of House Bill 4 includes an historic $50 million General Revenue investment. In response to the June 2022 AMTRAK crash near Mendon,
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest arrest reports. Among those listed as arrested: 21-year-old Dylan Henson of Bonne Terre at 11:22 p.m. Sunday in Ste. Genevieve County on a warrant out of St. Charles County for obstructing police. He was being held in the St. Francois County
