STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission meeting held Thursday, February 15th have been released. SG COUNTY MINUTES 022624
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has ordered the Wentzville School District, to cease and desist any and all attempts to intimidate, investigate, or discipline duly elected school board members for serving as whistleblowers to unlawful conduct. In his letter, Attorney General Bailey wrote, “On September 26, 2023, I filed a
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Foundation FFA, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Farm Family Resource Initiative SIU School of Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development, announced Bend, Don’t Break grant funding to Illinois FFA chapters to support local initiatives to increase awareness of mental health and wellness in
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STE. GENEVIEVE – A Valle Catholic High School senior, Camryn Skaggs, has placed first in the District 8 VFW Voice of Democracy contest, sponsored locally by Post 2210 Ste. Genevieve. She is the daughter of Darren and Dawn Wehner Skaggs. Camryn presented her essay at the district meeting in Arnold, Mo.
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CHESTER – The Chester CUSD 139 will meet in special session tonight. The tentative agenda for the Special Meeting: CHESTER CUSD AGENDA 022624
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by Caleb JonesJEFFERSON CITY – Some buddies and I have a contest called “Dad of the Year.” Before you question my parenting skills, let me explain the game. There are no rules, judges or winner. The theory behind “Dad of the Year” is straightforward. Every player steps up and does whatever they can to be
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SPRINGFIELD – Higher education leaders across the state applaud Governor JB Pritzker’s budget announcement, which includes a fiscal year 2025 higher education budget of $2.55 billion. The budget includes a $10 million increase for the Monetary Award Program (MAP), a $24.6 million increase for public universities, and a $5.9 million increase for community colleges.
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BASEL, Switz. – Holcim, the Swiss-based global cement and aggregates company, has announced its intent to spin off its North American business. Full capital market separation and US listing of its North American business Transaction intended to be executed as a spin-off, benefitting all shareholders Creating the leading pure-play North American building solutions
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued an updated standing order allowing schools to keep a supply of medications like naloxone on hand, and also permitting school nurses or other trained personnel to administer them to students in the event of an opioid overdose. The updated order, signed by IDPH
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ROLLA, Mo. —High School students working as summer hires for the Mark Twain National Forest will learn the long-lasting value of working hard in an outdoor setting, as they care for public land. Participants will develop essential workforce skillsets with pine and oak trees as their office backdrop. Selected individuals will cultivate an appreciation for
