January 2025

Chester High School displays its Yellow Jacket pride

CHESTER – Chester High School’s new exterior signage has been installed, clearly demonstrating the school’s spirit and community identity.   A school official stated in a Facebook post, “We are dedicated to fostering a culture that inspires all students, staff, and community members to engage fully and confidently support our mission. Our high school boasts […]

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Citizens Electric rates remain stable moving into 2025

PERRYVILLE – Citizens Electric Corporation is pleased to announce that Citizens Electric Corporations’ board of directors voted to keep rates at their current levels moving forward into 2025 during its most recent board meeting.   This decision was a result of the review of the upcoming year’s budget, a process that is held annually, this

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Filing concludes for the Ste. Genevieve city election

STE. GENEVIEVE – Filing for fhe April Ste. Genevieve City election wrapped up December 31st.   The following persons have filed for the indicated city office.   OFFICE                                  NAME & ADDRESS   Mayor                                          Brian Keim                                         

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Illinois DCFS offers post-secondary scholarships to current and former youth in care

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is currently accepting applications for the 2025 DCFS Scholarship Program. Through the program, a minimum of 53 academic scholarships will be awarded to current and former youth in care for the upcoming school year, with four awards reserved for the children of veterans and two awards

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Illinois State Police K9 DuQ to get donation of body armor

DUQUOIN – Illinois State Police K9 DuQ will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. ​ K9 DuQ’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always”. ​ Delivery is

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MDC invites birders to join birding webinars in preparation for first ever Missouri Birding Challenge

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and experienced birders to join the first ever Missouri Birding Challenge — May 1-15! Missouri Birding Challenge participants will compete alone or on

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