March 2024

Filing is underway for Perry county offices on August primary ballot

PERRYVILLE — Candidates for Perry County offices which will be on the August Primary have begun to file at the Perry County Clerk’s office.   All of the candidates filing so far are Republicans.   Jay Wengert for District 1 County Commissioner, Damon Lee Dillard, Keith Hoehn, Rocky Schumer and Douglas Martin for County Commissioner […]

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Governor’s Council on Disability announces winners for 2023 annual recognition awards

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Governor’s Council on Disability (GCD) has selected the award winner and honorable mention of the 32nd Annual Inclusion Award and the 11th Annual Youth Leadership Award.   The Inclusion Award, along with one Honorable Mention, is presented annually to private and public employers, individuals, businesses, or organizations in Missouri. Honorees are chosen for their exceptional, proactive, and innovative measures

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Illinois Chamber releases results of independent contractor survey

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Independent contractors are an integral part of the Illinois economy and an essential means of work for many of our state’s residents. Two-fifths of Illinois adults have experience working as an independent contractor, with 14% currently doing so. These independent contractors value the flexibility of controlling when, where, and how much to work. 

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Illinois Lottery supports Problem Gambling Awareness Month

CHICAGO, Ill. – March is national Problem Gambling Awareness Month.    During this month, the Illinois Lottery and the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling (ICPG) will unite once again to help increase public awareness of the availability of problem gambling prevention, treatment, and recovery services across the State of Illinois.     “We are proud to join ICPG and our more

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Learn about Midwest Mushrooms with free MDC virtual class March 19

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Morel mushrooms taste good and hunting them provides an excellent reason for a walk in the woods when spring is blooming. But there are more mushroom types than morels to be found, cooked, and enjoyed. Learn which mushrooms to pick and which to avoid when the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)

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MDHEWD hosts conference centered on helping transfer students

JEFFERSON CITY – Higher education staff members from multiple states assembled Friday to present and discuss ideas for assisting transfer students during the annual COTA Conference at the Harry S Truman State Office Building in Jefferson City. The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) and the Committee on Transfer and Articulation (COTA)

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Memorial Community Pharmacy receives Eyecon Pill Counter

CHESTER – The Memorial Community Pharmacy had the honor of being this year’s recipient of the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s Tree of Remembrance Campaign donation. With the Auxiliary’s generous donation of $11,415 they were able to purchase an Eyecon Automatic Pill Counter. Chris Barthol, Laura Nihells, Kathy Winkler, and Diane Meyerhoff with the new Eyecon Pill

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MFA Oil names Feeding Missouri as official charity partner

COLUMBIA, Mo. – MFA Oil, a leading provider of energy products, is excited to announce Feeding Missouri as the company’s official charity partner. This strategic collaboration underscores MFA Oil’s commitment to community welfare and aligns with its values of supporting the communities it serves.   Feeding Missouri, a network of six regional Feeding America food

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Missouri Department of Social Services to host a High School Career Day next month

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – For the second year in a row, the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) will host a High School Career Day on Friday, April 12, 2024. The event will be held at the Harry S. Truman Building in Jefferson City from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.   While many high school

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MSHP reports

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   26-year-old Elijah J. Pratt of Jackson was cited for a traffic violation at 9:15 p.m. Monday in Perry County. He was being held in the Ste. Genevieve County Jail pending the posting of bond.

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