Brenden Malley and Lucas Thompson lead Jackets with scores of 39 strokes BY JIM BEERS CHESTER – The Chester High School Boy’s Golf Team hosted Sparta and Steeleville in a triangular match Thursday September 5 at the Chester Country Club. It was a warm day with a slight breeze but temperatures were in the low […]
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A memorial gathering was held Tuesday, August 29, 2023 for 69-year-old Billy Ray Strickland of Farmington, who passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing. He was born June 18, 1954, in Farmington, Missouri to Sylvester and Georgia (Barnes) Strickland, who both preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, Mr.
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A funeral will be held Monday, September 11, 2023 for 88-year-old Bernhardt “Ben” George Biermann of Patton, Missouri who passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born August 21, 1935 in St. Louis, Mo. to Frank H. and Anna K. (Stegmann) Biermann, who both preceded him in death. Ben
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EVANSVILLE, ILL. — Christ Our Savior FFA had an amazing time Thursday at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois. They saw lots of farm equipment; attended the FFA Huddle, where they met the Illinois FFA State officers; and even got to hear Adam Warner, a local musician, sing and play guitar; as well
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SIKESTON—Missouri Department of Transportation contractor crews will begin construction work on the Don Welge Memorial Bridge over the Mississippi River this week. The design-build project, will construct a new bridge that spans the Mississippi River, connecting the cities of Perryville, Missouri and Chester, Illinois via MO Route 51/IL Route 150. In March 2023, the Missouri
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced Tuesday it has awarded a total of nearly $11 million to 22 communities through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to assist with various improvement projects. “Maintaining infrastructure is vital to keeping Missourians safe and communities strong,” said Governor Mike Parson. “The Community
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is committed to empowering older adults in Missouri to reduce their risk of falls, which is one of the most significant causes of severe injuries and death among people over age 65. This September, DHSS is partnering with the National Council on Aging to bring
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SPRINGFIELD — Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least six credit hours during the summer semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale). More than 1,100 students were named
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HILLSBORO — Jefferson College has been included in a group of 45 two-year colleges not previously associated with Department of Undergraduate Education (DUE) programs, specifically smaller two-year colleges (with focus on rural colleges) or colleges with newer Presidents. The goal of this project is to catalyze submissions of proposals the colleges. Project Vision,
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HILLSBORO — Let Jefferson College help you find the missing piece to upgrading your employment skills or gaining a new career at our “Come Back to School Night”, an adult learner open house event, on Thursday, September 28, from 6-7:30 p.m. The event will be hosted on the Central Lawn, located outside the Student
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