March 2024

Bryant condemns governor’s so-called temporary closures of two correctional facilities

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) released the following statement in response to the Pritzker Administration’s announced plan to temporarily close Statesville and Logan Correctional Centers:   “The Governor and his Administration are claiming that the so-called temporary closures of Statesville and Logan Correctional Centers demonstrates their commitment to strengthening our state’s correctional system […]

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CEC crews were called out again Thursday evening after working Thursday morning

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PERRYVILLE — After spending several hours restoring power Thursday morning, Citizen Electric crews were called out again Thursday evening as a wave of severe weather with strong winds, large hail and possible tornadoes moved through the region.   The utility reported more than 800 members without power at 8:55 p.m. as strong wind and lightning

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CHS Theatre Production of  ‘Pajama Game’ opens with rave reviews

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140 people brave to weather for opening night show!   By Jim Beers CHESTER – With severe storms in the forecast and rapidly approaching the Chester area, 140 patrons of the arts braved the potential weather and were in attendance for the opening night performance of “Pajama Game”.   The 2024 CHS Theatre Production received

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Claire Otte is Elks Student of the Month at St. Vincent High School

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PERRYVILLE — The St. Vincent High School Elks Student of the Month Award goes to Claire Otte for the month of March.     Claire is pictured with Zachary Stobart, head of schools and Steven Wibbenmeyer of Perryville Elks Lodge No. 2701.   Claire is the daughter of Kristin Otte and John Otte of Perryville.

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Dalton McBride named March Rotary Student of the Month

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Dalton McBride has been selected as  the Rotary Student of the Month for March at Ste. Genevieve High School.     Dalton is the son of Carissa and Josh McBride. Dalton’s scholastic honors include earning A Honor Roll each semester. Dalton has participated in football, wrestling, track, and Boy Scouts of America.

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DHSS and Gateway to Hope team up to address breast cancer concerns in Missouri

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Gateway to Hope, a homegrown nonprofit organization and breast cancer lifeline for low-income and underserved women in the state of Missouri, and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) are launching a new partnership to create better access to breast health care for Missourians. This new program, now available to Missourians

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Elementary Schools Celebrate Read-On Missouri Week

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Both Bloomsdale and Ste. Genevieve Elementary Schools celebrated Read-On Missouri Week Feb. 26 – March 1.   The week is part of the Read Across America program, which is sponsored by the National Education Association and celebrates reading and encourages students to develop lifelong reading habits. Throughout the week, students participated in

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Employer costs for employee compensation for the Regions – December 2023

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KANSAS CITY – Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $38.48 per hour in the South to $52.32 in the Northeast in December 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.   In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensation stood at $40.81

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