October 2023

Missouri celebrates Energy Efficiency Day Oct. 4

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Energy invites Missourians to join them in celebrating Energy Efficiency Day Oct. 4. “Energy efficiency is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to reduce the environmental impacts of consuming energy, said Division of Energy Director Emily Wilbur. “It conserves energy and

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Missouri celebrates Farm to School Month

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson proclaimed October to be Farm to School Month in Missouri. Farm to School Month celebrates school nutrition professionals, farmers and ranchers nationwide for their contributions to feeding Missouri students.   “Thousands of Missourian’s grow and raise delicious products that are served on school breakfast and lunch trays every day,”

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Missouri Geological Survey partners with Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center for Earth Science Week

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In observance of Earth Science Week Oct. 8-14, the Missouri Geological Survey is partnering with the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center in Salem. As part of the center’s month-long exhibit on mining and geology, select items from MGS’s Ed Clark Museum of Missouri Geology in Rolla will be on display.  

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Perryville Police report

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report. 32-year-old Kaleb Abram Wingerter of St. Mary was cited for driving while revoked or suspended, no vehicle registration and no insurance following a traffic stop on S. Perryville Boulevard at 7:07 p.m. Saturday, September 30. 

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office report released

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests:   Brandon L. Pulliam 36, Tamms, arrested September 28, 2023 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on an Alexander County warrant for failure to appear on a possession of methamphetamine charge. Bond is $25,000. Is incarcerated.   Michael L. Mattingly 49, Chester,

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R-II Board of Education member achieves advanced certification

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District has announced that Board of Education member Joshua Gettinger has achieved Advanced Board Member Certification from the Missouri School Boards’ Association. The board member certification program established by MSBA recognizes school board members who choose to complete additional professional development requirements beyond the 18.5 hours of

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SIU plans activities for annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – A naturally occurring warm-up for the total solar eclipse in April will happen in October, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale is planning activities that will help the public enjoy and learn from it. An annular solar eclipse is set for Oct. 14 along a path from Oregon to Texas.

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