September 2023

Senator Schmitt issues statement on House impeachment inquiry

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WASHINGTON–Senator Eric Schmitt has released a statement following Speaker McCarthy’s announcement of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden:   “There are very serious allegations about Joe Biden’s involvement with Hunter Biden’s overseas business dealings, and the facts uncovered so far are concerning to say the least – the American people deserve answers, and they deserve […]

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Senators request extensive reform at CDC

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WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt, prior to the consideration and reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act, led a letter calling for reform at the CDC to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Senator Bill Cassidy – Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Health Education Labor and

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SGCMH welcomes new family medicine doctor

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STE. GENEVIEVE — The Medical Staff of Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) welcomes Dr. Sarah Bohnert, family medicine physician to its team. Dr. Bohnert is practicing at the Bloomsdale Medical Centre.     She attended University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia, Missouri, where she also received her residency training.   Dr. Bohnert

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The Checkoff That Cares 

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By: Matt Wright, Missouri Soybean Association President When a farmer gets up in the morning, they have a lot to think about. They are thinking about getting the kids to school on time, the mid-morning meet-up with the seed dealer and the evening FFA alumni meeting. They hit the alarm at the crack of dawn,

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Veterans and active military invited to fish for free at Roaring River State Park Sept. 16

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JEFFERSON CITY  –Roaring River State Park invites veterans and anyone actively serving in the military to fish for free Saturday, Sept. 16. At Veterans’ Free Fishing Day, which runs from 7:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., there will be no license or daily tag fee. Eligible anglers can pick up their free daily trout tag at

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Your large evergreen could be the next Governor’s Mansion Christmas tree

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is conducting its annual search for a large Christmas tree for use on the governor’s mansion lawn in Jefferson City. MDC is asking landowners, homeowners, businesses, and communities that may have possible candidate trees to contact the Department.     Each year thousands of people admire

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Rita Lynn Wofford

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A funeral will be held Tuesday, September 19, 2023 for 60-year-old Rita Lynn Wofford of Clearwater, Florida, who passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at her home.   She was born January 13, 1963 in Festus, Mo.,the daughter of  Bernadine “Bernie” Sansoucie, who survives in Sainte Genevieve, Mo. and Donald Sansoucie, who preceded her in

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2023 SGHS yearbook recognized as Gallery of Excellence inductee

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The hard work and creativity of the Ste. Genevieve High School yearbook staff earned the 2023 Ste. Genevieve High School yearbook Dragon a rank in the Gallery of Excellence from Walsworth Yearbooks. Congratulations to the 2023 SGHS yearbook staff members for having their 2023 SGHS yearbook Dragon recognized with this prestigious honor

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Discover nature this season with MDC’s fall color report

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JEFFERSON CITY – After a hot and humid summer, most are welcoming the fall season with open arms. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages people to enjoy fall foliage through camping, hiking, driving tours, or even floating. To help, MDC offers weekly online fall color updates from agency foresters all over the state at mdc.mo.gov/fallcolor.  

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Illinois State Police encourage safe driving during harvest season

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding motorists and farmers about traffic safety as Illinois enters the fall harvest season.  Agriculture is one of the leading industries in Illinois and farmers across the state will be moving equipment along roadways during the harvest season, which typically begins in early September and can last into November. 

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