August 2024

EPA announces $26 Million in grants to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities 

LENEXA, KAN. – Yesterday, August 22, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $26 million in funding to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This grant funding will be used by 55 states and territories and the District of Columbia to reduce lead exposure where children learn and play while […]

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Governor Parson formally rebukes Secretary of State’s inaction and refusal to protect Missouri children 

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Tuesday, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft refused to sign off on the emergency rulemaking process associated with Governor Mike Parson’s Executive Order 24-10, prohibiting the sale of unregulated psychoactive cannabis products. After Secretary Ashcroft chose to sit idly by and not protect Missouri children from harmful cannabis infused products, Governor Parson penned

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‘How Your Local Congressional Office Works for You’ will be the topic for the September 10th Women’s Connection

FARMINGTON – The September Women’s Connection Brunch will be 9:15-11 a.m., Tuesday, September 10th in the Fellowship Hall of the Farmington Presbyterian Church, 403 W. Columbia will have Donna Hickman as a special guest speaker.   She works for 8th District Congressman Jason Smith, and will explain how people in the 8th district can seek

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IDPH to offer public health information, services at DuQuoin State Fair

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will provide a variety of public health information and services at the DuQuoin State Fair, beginning Friday, August 23, 2024 and running through Monday, September 2.   “IDPH is proud to once again return to the DuQuoin State Fair,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “We encourage all

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MSHP reports arrests

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   39-year-old David L. McKnight of Sikeston at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in Scott County on a felony charge of non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images. He was taken to the Ste. Genevieve County Jail

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Welcoming Chester students and staff back to school

CHESTER – Friday, August 16 was the first day of school for Chester Grade and High Schools.  The tradition of “First Day of School Greeting” was continued by a group of Chester retired teachers and staff.    The group; (from left) Bea Conley, Tammy Grah, Toni Hosick, Lois Tindall, Paula Platt, Eleanor Miller, Carolyn Schwent,

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