October 2023

MDC stresses safety for non-hunters during hunting seasons

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With deer and turkey hunting underway in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds non-hunters to practice safety measures when afield during hunting seasons.   “Safety while hunting is ultimately the responsibility of the hunter,” said MDC Hunter Education Coordinator Justin McGuire. “Hunters must clearly identify their targeted game animals before […]

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Missouri Gaming Association’s Project 21 Scholarship applications now available – Deadline March 1, 2024

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Gaming Association, the statewide professional association of the Missouri casino industry, is inviting high school seniors to enter the 28th annual Project 21 scholarship competition. One $2,500 first prize scholarship and three $1,500 second prize scholarships will be awarded. The Project 21 scholarship program encourages students to learn and educate

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Non-hunters warned to practice simple safety measures during hunting season

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With deer and turkey hunting underway in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds non-hunters to practice safety measures when afield during hunting seasons.   Editor’s note: Sadly, these precautions also apply when you are on your own property.   “Safety while hunting is ultimately the responsibility of the hunter,”

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Perryville police make arrests for DWI and prowling after dark

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   26-year-old Demetrio Perez Mendoza of Mineral Ridge, Ohio was arrested for driving while intoxicated following a traffic crash at the intersection of Shelby Street and Edgemont Boulevard at 10:55 p.m. October 9th.   56-year-old Randall Edward Waller of Perryville was arrested and cited

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Perryville teen hurt when pick up runs off Route Z in Ste. Genevieve Co.

JEFFERSON CITY — A 16-year-old Perryville boy suffered minor injuries in a traffic crash on Route Z in Ste. Genevieve County Wednesday night.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the teen, whose name was not released, was taken to Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital by a Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District ambulance.   The

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SIU Carbondale invites all university students, tax professionals to Student Tax Night in St. Louis

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s College of Business and Analytics and its School of Accountancy don’t just educate students in the classroom about the ins and outs of accounting – they help students connect with professionals. The accounting school is sponsoring Student Tax Night in St. Louis on Nov. 2 to introduce students to

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SIU School of Art and Design to present visiting glass artist on Oct. 26

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Award-winning stained glass artist Judith Schaechter will present a lecture at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Thursday, Oct. 26. Schaechter’s presentation is at 7 p.m. in Wham Educational Building, Room 105. Part of the School of Art and Design’s Visiting Artist Program, the lecture is free and open to the public. Schaechter, whose work

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State awards $12 million in ARPA funding to expand cellular service statewide

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced that it has awarded a total of $12 million through the Cell Towers Grant Program for 29 projects. Grant awards will be used to construct new towers that provide quality cellular service and greater 911 connectivity to high-cost areas. The program, funded through the

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State of Missouri to hold Fall Hiring Event November 9 in St. Louis

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The State of Missouri is holding a hiring event in St. Louis City on November 9, 2023 from 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Marriott St. Louis West and will feature multiple state employers looking for candidates to start or further their career in public service. Throughout

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Ste Genevieve County School District R-II Board Briefs

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Board Briefs from the October 17th Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II Board of Education meeting have been released.   This information includes highlights from the Ste. Genevieve County R-II Board of Education’s Oct. 17, 2023, Regular Meeting. This is an unofficial record. The official Board Minutes are posted on the

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