December 2024

Altenburg School District and Southeast Missouri State University join forces to advance educational opportunities for local educators

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CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Altenburg School District is partnering with Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) through the innovative SEMO Educators Advantage program. This collaboration opens new doors for Altenburg faculty and staff by providing access to academic growth and professional development opportunities while reaffirming SEMO’s dedication to strengthening educational opportunities across Southeast Missouri and supporting […]

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Chester High School has five Illinois State Scholars for the 2024-25 school year

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Honorees include Nico DeGuzman, Will Welge, Jack Heffernan, Whitney Sulser, and Rylie Conley By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – Chester High School Principal Jeremy Blechle and School Counselor, Casey Hawkins, are pleased to announce that five students from the Chester High School graduating Class of 2025 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars.  Those

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Filing begins for Ste. Genevieve municipal and school election

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STE. GENEVIEVE–Tuesday was the first day for candidates who wish to run for Ste. Genevieve city offices or the Perry County School District Board of Education to place their names on the ballot.   The terms of five city office holders will expire in April: Mayor Brian Keim,Alderwoman Amie Dobbs in Ward 1, and Aldermen

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Fish and Wildlife Service proposes Endangered Species Act protection for Monarch Butterfly; urges increased public engagement to help save the species

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BLOOMINGTON, Minn – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing protection for one of the nation’s most beloved species — the monarch butterfly — and is encouraging the public to be part of its recovery. The Service is seeking public input on a proposal to list the species as threatened with species-specific protections and

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Governor Parson signs executive order closing state offices at noon on Christmas Eve

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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 24-16 closing state offices at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. The statement that Governor Parson provided to all Missouri state team members is copied below:  “Today, we signed Executive Order 24-16 closing state offices on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at 12 p.m. As we prepare to leave office and

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Governor-Elect Kehoe announces Mark James as director of Missouri Department of Public Safety

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO —  Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe has announced the appointment of Mark S. James as Director of the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS). James will assume the role of DPS Director effective January 13, 2025, and await Missouri Senate confirmation. “Mark James brings decades of valuable law enforcement and leadership experience to this

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Illinois EPA announces new funding round for unsewered communities planning grants

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced a new funding opportunity to assist communities where there are currently no wastewater collection and/or treatment facilities. Illinois EPA is making $1 million available for grants through the Unsewered Communities Planning Grant Program, which will assist small and disadvantaged communities in developing

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