October 2023

Historic Preservation Council considers nominations for National Register Oct.13

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation will consider nominations to the National Register of Historic Places during its quarterly meeting Friday, Oct. 13. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. and will be held in the LaCharrette and Nightingale Creek conference rooms at the Lewis and Clark State Office Building, located […]

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Recreational vessel lockages are halted at the Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam

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MODOC, Ill. — Beginning Monday recreational vessel lockages will not be permitted at the Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam in Modoc, IL (4800 Lock and Dam Road) until the Kaskaskia River returns to a sustainable level.   This action is necessary to manage upstream pool levels for commercial navigation and prevent any unnecessary water

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Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen work session agenda is amended

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve City Administrator Happy Welch has announced he has an additional item to discuss at the work session this evening, so the previously released agenda has been amended.   The work session will begin following the regular meeting which begins at 6 p.m. in the temporary city hall at 44 Plaza

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Ste. Genevieve sales tax down for the month, up so far this year

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve sales tax receipts fell $1,300 in September, but the receipts for the first nine months of 2023 were up nearly $40,000.   The Missouri Department of Revenue transferred September receipts to the city October 5th.   The city’s one percent general sales tax brought in $61,253.85, bringing the receipts for

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Temporary benefit increase extended to September 2024 for Missouri WIC participants

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri WIC announces the extension of the temporary increase of the Cash Value Benefit for Fruit and Vegetable Purchases (CVB) starting October 2023 and lasting through September of next year. The new monthly amounts will be $26 for child participants, $47 for pregnant and postpartum participants, $52 for breastfeeding participants, and $78 for

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Three named to Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director Paula Basta has announced three new members of the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame, who will be honored during award ceremonies in their home communities this fall.   “Each of this year’s inductees represents a positive image of aging and has made meaningful contributions over the course

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United Airlines-SIU Aviation Career Day on Oct. 14 helps aviation dreams soar

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — United Airlines Capt. David Bertellotti and First Officer Zachary McTee will have a different perspective this year when they approach Southern Illinois Airport on Saturday, Oct. 14, to introduce more than 130 Chicago-area high school students to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s nationally recognized aviation program.     With the

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