October 2023

Pryce L. Keagle

Pryce L. Keagle, 92, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Lakewood Nursing Home in Plainfield, surrounded by his family.    He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Dorothy L. Keagle (nee Natho), with whom he shared a life full of joy and cherished moments. Pryce is also survived by his […]

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‘Makers on the Move’ Illinois bus tour makes final stop

CHICAGO – The “Makers on the Move” Statewide Bus Tour made its final stop Friday at National Safety Apparel in Chicago, bringing together industry advocates, educators, economic development organizations and public officials to celebrate Manufacturing Month, which honors manufacturing employees and highlights exciting job opportunities and career pathways available in the industry.   Hosted by the

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Missouri cannabis regulators release ownership guidance for microbusinesses

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Following the licensing of 48 marijuana microbusiness facilities in Missouri on Oct. 2, the Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has published guidance regarding microbusiness facility ownership.   Microbusiness licenses must continue to be majority owned and operated by individuals who meet at least one of the eligibility qualifications outlined by 19 CSR 100-1.190(1)(B).   A

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Missouri PSC sides with Grain Belt Express

JEFFERSON CITY—The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a request filed by Grain Belt Express Clean Line LLC (Grain Belt) on August 24, 2022, to amend the existing certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) that was granted by the Commission to Grain Belt in case EA-2016-0358.   The current application requests authority to construct, install,

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Mo joins 13 state coalition fighting for pork producers

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that the Show Me State has joined 12 states in challenging Massachusetts’ pork ban. The amicus brief opposes the new law, Question 3, that prohibits states from selling or shipping pork through Massachusetts if they do not meet burdensome hog-housing requirements. “I will always fight

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MSHP: Have a safe Halloween

JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to have a safe Halloween.It’s that time of year when young ghosts, vampires, superheroes, and cartoon characters are planning their night of trick-or-treating. While some local events take place in large parking lots the weekend prior, many trick-or-treaters will

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Thousands of additional donations needed to replenish Red Cross blood supply

ST. LOUIS— Since announcing a national blood and platelet shortage a month ago, thousands of donors across the country have rolled up a sleeve to help rebuild the American Red Cross blood and platelet supply. As that generosity continues, the Red Cross is working around-the-clock to ensure patients have access to lifesaving transfusions and must

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Sandra Howard

Sandra Howard, 79, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 in Happy Valley, Oregon, surrounded by her family.  Sandra Helen Estell was born to George and Helen Estell on January 4, 1944, in Homestead, Florida where she was raised.  She met her husband, Charles Howard, Jr., while attending Arkansas State University.

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