September 2024

Air quality remains good in the area

PERRYVILLE – Air quality in Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties remains good according to Alexandra Rios, Environmental Planner with the Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission.   He stated in his latest report, “Overall, the AQI (Air Quality Index) recorded in August was within the “Good” range (with the exception of four dates (8-23, 8-25, 8-27, and 8-29) […]

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Applications are now open for a free virtual training program designed for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities

JEFFERSON CITY – Adults with disabilities are invited to take their leadership and advocacy skills to the next level through a free virtual training program.   The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Missouri Partners in Policymaking class.   Adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) are eligible to

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Barrett Vaeth is named the Rotary Student of the Month at Valle Catholic High School

STE. GENEVIEVE – Barrett Vaeth has been named the Valle Catholic High School Rotary Student of the Month.   He is the son of Larry and Charity Vaeth.   After high school he plans on attending Missouri S&T in Rolla to major in mechanical engineering.   Education Senior Valle Catholic High School Ste. Genevieve, Mo

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Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday

CHESTER – The Chester  Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet in regular session Thursday.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda for the meeting:   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda September 19, 2024   Pledge of Allegiance                                                                                                           Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes                                    Brenda Owen   Treasurer’s Report                                                                        Linda Rader   Public Petitions

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Chester Chamber Of Commerce seeks sponsors for 27th Annual 4 – Person Scramble

CHESTER – The Chester Chamber of Commerce is planning the 27th annual four-person golf scramble at the Chester Country Club.  We would like to offer businesses the opportunity to advertise through a hole sponsorship.  The tournament will be held Friday, October 18th 2024, at 9 a.m.   Your hole sponsorship will include a sign on

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DCEO celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today launched its Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. This monthlong celebration, starting September 15 through October 15, will include a series of events focused on highlighting and empowering Illinois’ Latino-owned businesses, organizations, and community leaders. DCEO will also amplify Support Latino Business Day, a national call to

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Entrepreneurs invited to Southern Illinois 2024 Business Plan Competition at SIU

by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – Entrepreneurs can enter the Southern Illinois 2024 Business Plan Competition with a comprehensive business plan and a compelling 90-second pitch for a chance to win a portion of more than $20,000 cash and in-kind services to propel their businesses forward, thanks to Regions Bank, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and other

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