September 2024

Governor Mike Parson Proclaims Sept. as Rice Month

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On behalf of Missouri rice producers, Governor Mike Parson proclaimed Sept. to be Rice Month in Missouri. The proclamation was presented to Missouri Rice Research & Merchandising Council members. “Missouri is growing food for a growing world, and Missouri rice producers are proof,” Governor Mike Parson said. Ranking fourth in the nation for […]

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MDC asks deer hunters to Share the Harvest and follow CWD regulations

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages deer hunters to share their harvests to help feed hungry Missourians. MDC also reminds deer hunters of mandatory and voluntary chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing opportunities and other CWD regulations. Missouri’s deer season opened with archery hunting on Sept. 15 and runs through the close

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MSHP report

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports its latest arrests.   42-year-old Lindsey I. Dewitt of Farmington was arrested at 4:13 p.m. September 15th in Ste. Genevieve County on the following charges: St. Francois County warrant for failing to appear on a charge of burglary, Jefferson County warrant for public order crimes, park

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Next round of public engagement for Move 2024, IDOT’s Long-Range Transportation Plan

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today the next phase of public input for Move Illinois: 2024 Long-Range Transportation Plan, which aims to advance the state’s mobility landscape by strategically outlining goals, objectives and strategies for the next 20 to 30 years. The public is invited to review and provide feedback at www.moveil2024lrtp.com.   “Long-term

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Janet Vivian Dunlap

A funeral will be held Wednesday, September 18, 2024 for 82-year-old Janet Vivian Dunlap of Sainte Genevieve who passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Ste. Gen. Co. Memorial Hospital in Sainte Genevieve.   She was born July 16, 1942 in Sainte Genevieve.   She married the love of her life, Dennis Dunlap, on June

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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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