February 2024

Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday

CHESTER – The tentative agenda for Thursday’s meeting of the Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission has been released.   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda   Februarty 15, 2024 Pledge of Allegiance ​ Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes​Melissa Gross Treasurer’s Report​ Linda Rader Public Petitions & Correspondence ​ Standing Committee Reports Take Pride Award​​​ JoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader Planters​​​Linda Schafer/Tony

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DNR offers free workshops on regenerative agriculture practices

 JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Increasing farm profitability through regenerative agriculture is the focus of two free workshops scheduled for Feb. 20 and 22, 2024. The two one-day workshops are designed to help Missouri farmers understand and then successfully transition from conventional agricultural practices to more profitable, low-input regenerative practices that improve soil health and water quality.

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Miracle of Life celebrated as Safe Haven Baby Box saves newborn in Mehlville District

MEHLVILLE, Mo. – On February 8th, 2024, a courageous mother made the life-changing decision to place her newborn baby girl into the newly installed Safe Haven Baby Box at Mehlville District’s Fire Station #2. This life-saving event marks a significant milestone in the implementation of legislation sponsored by Representative Jim Murphy and signed into law

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Missouri officials to unveil ‘Valentine’s Law’: Legislation targets fleeing motorists to safeguard citizens

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In a significant move towards bolstering public safety and recognizing the sacrifice of law enforcement officers, a group of dedicated Missouri lawmakers and esteemed members of the law enforcement community will convene this week to announce the introduction of a groundbreaking legislative proposal. This initiative, aptly named “Valentine’s Law,” pays homage to the

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Orthopaedic surgeon joins Memorial Hospital specialty clinic

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital welcomes Dr. Robert Bell, M.D. to its team of specialty providers.     Dr. Robert Bell, M.D.   Dr. Robert Bell received his medical doctorate from the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Medicine.  He completed General Surgery internship at Medical College of Virginia, and returned to UMKC for

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   25-year-old Nicholas J. Wills of Perryville was arrested at 10:38 a.m. February 5th on a fugitive warrant out of Franklin County and another out of St. Louis County.   Police say Wills was arrested following a traffic stop on West Edgemont Boulevard near

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SBA trains 200,000th Boots to Business Entrepreneurship Course graduate

WASHINGTON – On Monday, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the 200,000th graduate of the Boots to Business (B2B) program. This milestone re-emphasizes the long-standing importance of military-connected entrepreneurs to the nation’s economy and celebrates 11 years of B2B instructor achievements nationwide and overseas. “SBA’s Boots to Business program is about strengthening our aspiring military entrepreneurs, especially now as

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