January 2025

School supply drive now through February 14th

RED BUD – It’s mid-year and school supplies are running low. Help empower young minds and support education by participating in our School Supply Drive. Join us in making a positive impact on students’ lives by providing them with the tools they need to succeed in their academic journey. Collecting now until February 14th. Drop

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Rep. David Friess comments on House rules

RED BUD – The Illinois House of Representatives last week adopted new House Rules for the 104th General Assembly. State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud), along with all other House Republicans, voted no to HR 15 believing the rules do not reflect transparency or fair process for legislation that Representatives introduce.   Friess released a statement this week on

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Nominations sought for Missouri Teacher of the Year

JEFFERSON CITY – Nominations are now being accepted for Regional Teacher of the Year, the first step in the process to become next year’s Missouri Teacher of the Year. Nominations are due by April 14, 2025, and are anonymous unless otherwise requested. Nominations can be made through the online .Teacher of the Year nomination form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TOYNOM26

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MDC names Andrew Mothershead as Protection Lieutenant in Southeast Region

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has named Andrew Mothershead, MDC Conservation Agent, as Protection Lieutenant within the Southeast Region. Mothershead – promoted from the rank of Corporal to Lieutenant – will oversee conservation agents in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Scott, and Wayne counties. He has most recently served as the Scott

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Man admits staging auto accidents to commit insurance fraud

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Missouri ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man on Monday admitted staging a series of vehicle accidents and injuries to defraud insurance companies. Adrian Peebles, 31, pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud. Peebles admitted that from September of 2021 to January of 2023, he staged auto accidents,

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