From a news release SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is hosting a cicada-themed art show during the Illinois State Fair, and it’s going to be a scream. Illinois is the epicenter of a rare double cicada brood emergence this summer, and IDNR wants to commemorate the occasion with a public art […]
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SPRINGFIELD – The Lions of Illinois hosted their state convention in Springfield from May 17 to May 20, 2024. Several Lions were honored for their dedication to Lionism, with Lion Brenda Pautler from Chester being one of the three recipients of the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellow award. The award is the highest honor a
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PARK HILLS – The Mineral Area College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Thursday, May 23, 2024, in the VanHerck Board Room on the Park Hills campus. Open session begins at 9:00 a.m. The tentative agenda: Special Board of Trustees Meeting Mineral Area College Thursday, May 23, 2024 VanHerck Board Room Open Session 9:00 a.m. Agenda Call
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CHESTER – The Mississippi River fell below flood stage Tuesday morning, falling to 26.75 feet on the Chester gage. It was forecast to fall to 25.6 this morning, then 24.8 Thursday, 23.8 Friday, 23.4 Saturday and 23.2 Sunday. The high water has forced the suspension of ferry service between Ste. Genevieve, Mo. and
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SEDALIA – Tickets to all Missouri State Fair concerts and events are on sale to the public starting today, while supplies last. This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, the Governor’s Ham Breakfast and $12 advance adult gate admission. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and by phone
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JEFFERSON CITY – As Memorial Day weekend approaches and Missourians hit the road to start their summer travels, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be cautious, patient and use good judgment when traveling, especially through work zones. On an average day, there are nearly 800 work zones on Missouri’s 34,000 miles of
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 54-year-old Orville C. Schollmeyer Jr. of Troy, Illinois at 2:38 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2023 in Ste. Genevieve County on a patrol charge of driving while intoxicated. He was released.
From a news release SPRINGFIELD – Say cheese, Illinois. The Illinois Department of Transportation is inviting the public to participate in a new contest to showcase how transportation is helping connect communities and keep our state moving. “Everywhere you look, you see proof that Illinois is the transportation hub of North America. We’re inviting
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From a news release EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – With a history of over 107 years of devoted service to community, St. Vincent de Paul Belleville, Illinois Council seeks someone to fill the new essential role of Assistant Executive Director. “This isn’t just any job,” notes Executive Director Pat Hogrebe, “this is a spiritual
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ROME, Ga. – Shorter University has announced those who received degrees during the 2023-2024 Academic year. Ian Reith, of Chester, IL, is among those who received their degree. Reith earned a Bachelor of Business Administration. Shorter University held its 2024 commencement exercises on Thursday, May 2, in the Winthrop-King Centre on Shorter’s
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