JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 40-year-old Jeremiah T. Orozcomares of Ste. Genevieve at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023 in Ste. Genevieve County on a patrol charge of animal neglect and abandonment. He was released.
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CHESTER – The Chester Eagles is hosting a winter clothing drive and an ugly sweater contest on December 2. Donations are needed for coats, hats, mittens, snow boots and cash. These donations will benefit the children at Chester, Trico and Steelville Elementary Schools. Donations may be dropped off at the Chester
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The final 4th Friday Art Walk in Ste. Genevieve will be held this Friday, November 24, kicking off the holiday season in Missouri’ most historic town. Art galleries and artspaces will be open from 6-9 p.m., offering unique gifts of art and artisan crafts. At the Sainte Genevieve Art Center
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Holiday activities abound in Missouri. Saturday, Dec. 2: Le Réveillon at Felix Vallé House State Historic Site Revel in the spirit of an early Missouri French Christmas during Le Révellion at Felix Vallé State Historic Site Saturday, Dec. 2, starting at 1 p.m. All activities are free and open to
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MILWAUKEE – The USDA Forest Service Eastern Region is requesting applications for the 2024 Cohesive Fire Strategy grant program. These competitive grants support local wildfire management initiatives on non-federal land in the 20 Northeast and Midwest states. Over the past six years, the region has distributed nearly $26 million through this grant program. The funding
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SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill actionon Friday: Bill Number: HB 0351 Description: Creates the Task Force to Review Eligibility to Hold Public Office and exempts notaries from logging notarial acts on specific documents filed by or on behalf of a candidate for public office. Action: Signed Effective: Immediately Bill Number: HB 1358 Description: Sunset extension
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Friday, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 23-10, extending Missouri’s drought alert until May 1, 2024. Currently, the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that all or portions of at least 85 Missouri counties are experiencing moderate, severe, or extreme drought conditions. The Executive Order declares a Drought Alert in
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CHICAGO – With the arrival of Thanksgiving and the season for family feasts, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is advising Illinoisans to take precautions to protect everyone from foodborne illnesses, as well as those unwelcome guests, namely seasonal viruses. Hosts can protect their guests by following basic food safety steps, including keeping hot foods hot,
SPRINGFIELD – Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary statewide total of 262 wild turkeys during the 2023 fall firearm turkey season. The season dates were Oct. 21-29. The 2023 total compares with the statewide turkey harvest of 267 in 2022. The record harvest was set in 2005 when 1,218 birds were harvested. This
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A funeral will be held Monday, November 20, 2023 for 88-year-old Dolores Marie Schwent of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away peacefully in Sainte Genevieve Thursday, November 16, 2023. She was born August 18, 1935 in St. Louis, Mo., a daughter of Emma Hurst and William Hurst who both preceded her in death.
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