September 2024

Chester Beautification Commission presents August, 2024 ‘Take Pride Home Awards’

Larry and Sharon Congleton and Billy and Megan Berkbuegler are September honorees   By Jim Beers CHESTER – The “Take Pride Home Awards” in Chester are presented to residential and commercial properties in the City of Chester that have enhanced the beauty of the city.     One of two September 2024 “Take Pride Home […]

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MDC, MPFC, and partners invite landowners and others to Prescribed Burn Association interest meeting Sept. 24 in Festus

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Want to use prescribed fire to manage property? Want to gain experience using prescribed fire? A Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) may be the answer. Through their neighbor-helping-neighbor function, PBAs can help provide equipment, experience, training, and people power for prescribed burns.     The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is joining with

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Missouri Jobs Report

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 7,900 jobs in August 2024, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.9 percent. Private industry employment increased by 5,800 jobs and government employment increased by 2,100 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 98,500 jobs from

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Missouri recalls more cannabis products

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) issued a marijuana product recall today for marijuana products mandatory tested by testing licensee, ClearWater Science LLC, TES000007. Pursuant to 19 CSR 100-1.100(4)(P), DCR may issue a public notice of recall where marijuana product presents a potential threat to health and safety. No adverse reactions for this

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Ste. Genevieve County sales tax revenue continues to lag

STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve County sales tax revenue continues to fall with each succeeding month showing a wider gap between the current year to date and previous years.   The latest transfer of sales tax revenue happened earlier this month, with the Missouri Department of Revenue transferring just over $77,000 from the half cent

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Student research team at SIU hopes to discuss research on space-age crops with professionals

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Students led by a Southern Illinois University Carbondale researcher may have the rare opportunity to present their research on using microalgae to grow crops in regolith, like the surface of the moon, to scientists and other professionals. Five abstracts from SIU’s AlgaeUnlocked team, led by Scott D. Hamilton-Brehm, associate

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PCSD 32 officials report two juveniles face charges in connection with social media threats

PERRRYVILLE — Perry County School District No. 32 Superintendent Dr. Fara Jones has reported to the school community that two juveniles have been referred to the juvenile court on charges in connection with social media posts that referenced threats to commit shootings at our schools this week. According to a news release from the school

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CHS begins week of Homecoming 2024 activities

Monday was “Follow Your Dreams Day”; Tuesday featured “Tangled Hair Day”, Powder Puff Football game, and Bon Fire & Pep Rally.   By Jim Beers CHESTER – Monday through Saturday, September 16-21, is Chester High School Homecoming Week.  The CHS Student Council and “HIVE” Pep Club have been busy planning and implementing lots of fun-filled

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