by Caleb Jones | cjones@amec.coopA good buddy of mine, Bob McCosh, spends his weekends screaming down a dragstrip going 200 mph. I asked him once what it takes to compete. He said dedication, a great team and a reliable car. If any of these are missing you won’t be taking home that checkered flag. When Bob started […]
CHESTER – Nearly two dozen Chester Grade School students were honored with a “HIVE” Character Awards on Friday April 12. The students were nominated by CGS teachers and staff for demonstrating the positive character traits of “Respect”, Responsibility”, or “Empathy”. Pictured in Row 1 (left to right) are Isabella Risley, Zayne Houk,
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Chester brings home Superior ratings in Concert Band and Jazz Band and Excellent ratings in Concert Choir and Swing Choir By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester High School Music Department, under the direction of Steve Colonel, traveled to Murphysboro High School Friday afternoon and evening to compete at the 2024 IHSA Organizational Music
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From a news release WELDON SPRING, Mo. – Renowned Missouri entrepreneur and dedicated community advocate Matthew E. Porter has officially launched his campaign for Missouri Lieutenant Governor in the Republican primary, aiming to bring a conservative vision and effective leadership to the state’s highest offices. “My vision for Missouri is one in which our
PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Extension Council and the Perry Count Senior Tax Board will be sponsoring a Garden Smarter, Not Harder class on May 20, 2024 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Catalyst Center in Perryville. Class size is limited. Registration required by calling 573-547-4504.
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is warning the public of a phone scam. Over the past two days, ISP has received several phone calls from individuals reporting a person claiming to be an ISP investigator telling them their identity has been stolen. This is a scam. ISP special agents will not
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Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice Mary R. Russell Among my varied duties as a judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri, I frequently speak with groups – from elementary students to senior citizens – explaining how our courts function. It’s my favorite part of my job, and one I share with judges from throughout the
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The outdoors has a special way of bringing peace and erasing stress. In that same spirit, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is presenting a unique program to help participants find ways to increase energy, boost inspiration, and foster self-improvement. MDC’s Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center is hosting A Spirit of Gratitude
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture Plant Industries team is setting spongy moth pest traps in May and will continue monitoring for other plant pests in the upcoming months. Summer is a popular time for pests to make their presence known in a negative way. “Plant pests can hitchhike to new locations
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In a unanimous 150-0 decision, the Missouri House has passed HB 2797, a bill that underscores the state’s commitment to honoring its local heroes by designating various highways and bridges after them. The bill, sponsored by State Representative Cyndi Buchheit-Courtway, received overwhelming bipartisan support and aims to pay tribute to the remarkable
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