November 2024

This year’s final art walk in Ste. Genevieve will be held Friday

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve galleries and artists will host the final 4th Friday Art Walk of 2024 on November 22, with a focus on the upcoming holiday season.   A highlight of the Walk will be the opening of the Ste. Genevieve Art Guild’s 38th Annual Christmas Show, featuring giftable art, paintings, reproductions and

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IDNR awards historic sites field trip grants to schools

SPRINGFIELD – More than 350 students in grades fourth through eighth will visit Illinois state historic sites this school year thanks to grant funding through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) State Historic Sites Field Trip Grant program.   More than $4,376 in donated funds were awarded for 12 field trip grants. Grantees represent six

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CGS presents ‘Hive’ awards

CHESTER — Chester Grade School presented “HIVE” Awards Friday November 8 to 24 students. Teachers nominated the recipients after witnessing them demonstrating one or more of the good character traits of “Respect”, “Responsibility”, Safety”, or “Empathy”.     (Row 1, left to right): William Johnson, Francisco Herrera Sica, Juana Ramirez Lopez, Shelby Stueve, Paisley Davis,

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Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri’s Biodiesel Credit Program is now open

JEFFERSON CITY, MO— The Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri (BCM) is opening a cost-share opportunity for fleets – the Biodiesel Credit Program. This annual program is reserved for fleet operations located in Missouri that are utilizing biodiesel blends of B6 or higher.     “Missouri biodiesel production provides significant benefits to our state, local fuel supply and

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CEO program hosting events to provide seed money for student start-ups

PERRYVILLE – Students in the Perryville CEO Program are hosting two events in December to raise seed money needed to launch their own start-up businesses. Community members can support these young entrepreneurs by participating in the Holiday Hustle 5K on Dec. 7 or the Holiday Trivia Night on Dec. 16.      The Holiday Hustle

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Governor Parson seeks joint federal, state, and local damage assessments in preparation for major disaster declaration request

JEFFERSON CITY, MO–Governor Mike Parson has announced that the state has begun the process of obtaining federal disaster assistance in response to the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred November 3 – 9, 2024. “Last week’s severe weather system brought damaging storms, heavy rain, and major flooding, significantly impacting roads, bridges, and other public

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