Heritage Commission meeting minutes released
STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the September 16 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve Heritage Commission have been released. HERITAGE MINUTES
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September 2024
IDPH posts new ‘This is Public Health’ podcast looking ahead to fall and winter respiratory virus season
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging the public to get educated about how to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses by listening to a new edition of the Department’s “This is Public Health” Podcast. The discussion features the state’s chief medical officer and the state epidemiologist discussing the outlook for the coming respiratory virus
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association welcomes new board member
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) has named Brian Eisenloeffel, Vice President of Operations at Illinois American Water, to its Board of Directors as the association continues its strong record of leadership on behalf of manufacturers across the state. “We are happy to welcome Brian to our Board of Directors and look forward
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Illinois State Police announces all 102 counties now have 911 service
TOULON – Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly, joined by Illinois Statewide 911 Administrator Cindy Barbera-Brelle, Stark County Sheriff Steve Sloan, and Peoria-Stark Joint Emergency Telephone System Board Chairman David Tuttle, have announced every county in Illinois now has 911 service. “This is a significant milestone for ISP’s Division of Statewide 911 and
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Missouri ShakeOut earthquake drill coming Oct. 17
JEFFERSON CITY – Many recognize the southeast region of the state as Missouri’s Bootheel, but did you know it is also at the center of one of the country’s most active earthquake zones? The New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ) spans more than 100 miles and averages over 200 small earthquakes a year. To prepare for any
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MNVM marks POW/MIA Recognition Day Friday
PERRYVILLE, MO – Join us at Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial for a special Candlelight Vigil this Friday. September 20, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. as we honor and remember our nation’s Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action. The Welcome Center and Military Museum will be open from 6-8 p.m., so plan your visit
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Over 800 Missouri medical professionals sign letter endorsing Amendment 3
MISSOURI — Over 800 medical professionals in Missouri have signed a letter endorsing Amendment 3, a proposed amendment that would end the state’s total abortion ban and put families, not politicians, back in charge of personal medical decisions. The letter was signed by 502 physicians as well as other types of health care providers across the entire state.
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Plant roots under drought – no longer the hidden half
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Corn fields are the icebergs of solid ground — there’s more below the surface than meets the eye. That’s why plant root systems are often referred to as the “hidden half” of the plant. Despite the challenges of studying how roots of corn and other plants develop and function underground, the past
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Randolph County Sheriff’s report
CHESTER, ILL. – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports. Jared R. Shoemaker 31, Sparta, arrested September 10, 2024 by Sparta Police for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear on charges of unlawful possession of methamphetamine and burglary. Is incarcerated. Miguel A. Ramirez-Urbina 41, Prairie
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Sappington African American Cemetery State Historic Site conceptual development plan survey is now online
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to provide input for Sappington African American Cemetery State Historic Site’s conceptual development plan update. A 30-day comment period will begin Sept. 17, with a survey available online at mostateparks.com/cdp. This survey kickstarts the conceptual development planning process. Input regarding the historic site’s recreational