July 2024

Edwin Arthur Schrank

Edwin Arthur Schrank, 82, of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington, MO.   He was born January 2, 1942 in Dellona Township,Wisconsin, to Otto and Melvina (Solchenberger) Schrank.   He and Mary Schrank were married. She preceded him in death.   Edwin was an US Army

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A leader of leaders

by Caleb JonesIn June, the electric co-ops lost an icon. Frank Stork was CEO of Missouri Electric Cooperatives for more than 30 years. During his time here, he led the rural electric co-ops through many challenges and received plenty of recognition.  During his co-op career, Frank served as chair of the National Legislative Resolutions Committee for

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A massive scandal

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the last three and a half years, Republicans have been sounding the alarm over President Joe Biden’s fitness for office. His incoherent speeches, disastrous policies, physical struggles, and blank stares are just a few of the signs we’ve seen. There is nothing wrong with getting

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DHSS awards funding to local Missouri governments to improve infectious disease response and prevention within confinement facilities

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has completed a collective $11,142,748 project and partnership with the Perry County Sheriff’s Office and the Perryville Police Department as well as other selected county jails, city lockups and juvenile detention centers across the state aimed at detecting, preventing and mitigating COVID-19 and other infectious

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Employment program for seniors highlighted during National Employ Older Workers Week State to honor ‘Outstanding Older Worker of 2024’

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri’s “Outstanding Older Worker of the Year” award program seeks to honor a Missouri resident who is 55 or older, employed at least 20 hours a week, and displays dependability and new skills on the job. Nominations are currently being accepted. The winner will be recognized at a ceremony during National

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Explore birds of the confluence with MDC Cape Nature Center on Aug. 2

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Come see the amazing photos of Paul Moffett at the Missouri Department of Conservation Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 2! This is part of the “Nature Center at Night” series.   Registration is not required.   “After retirement, Paul Moffett began documenting, via photography, the birds of the confluence

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Gov. Pritzker, DCFS award record-breaking number of college scholarships to current and former youth in care

CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Director Heidi Mueller, DCFS staff, legislators, and students to celebrate this year’s scholarship recipients at the department’s annual luncheon. This year, 352 current or former youth in care will receive scholarship certificates provided by the Illinois DCFS Scholarship Program, including up

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Missourians impacted by severe storms can apply for federal disaster assistance.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Missourians in 10 counties impacted by the severe weather and flooding from May 19 – May 27 are immediately eligible to apply for assistance to help support their disaster recovery. It’s free, and as easy as a 20-minute phone call or a click online.   President Biden made the federal assistance available

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MSHP reports

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports.   37-year-old Adam C. Bequette of St. Mary was arrested Saturday at 3:47 p.m. on a patrol charge of domestic assault. He wa being held in the Ste Genevieve County Jail on a 24-hour hold.   22-year-old Kevin S. Gaten of St.

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