JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Every year on March 1, hundreds of die-hard anglers line the banks at one of Missouri’s trout parks for the opening day of catch-and-keep trout season. In years past, anglers have faced frigid winter temperatures, snow, sleet and ice, as well as sunshine and springlike weather all in the attempt of […]
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CHESTER – The approved board meeting minutes from January 16th’s regular meeting and January 21st’s special meeting of the Chester CUSD 139 Board of Education have been released. January 16th meeting: CHESTER CUSD January 16, 2025 Board Minutes January 21st meeting: CHESTER CUSD January 21, 2025 Board Minutes
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SPRINGFIELD – State higher education leaders are pleased with Governor JB Pritzker’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget, which includes a higher education budget of $2.73 billion. The higher education budget emphasizes college affordability and supports ongoing initiatives by including a $10 million increase for the Monetary Award Program (MAP) and a $46 million, or 3 percent,
by Caleb Jones cjones@amec.coopI firmly believe there’s a fortune to be made in televising fifth grade basketball games. If you haven’t witnessed one, you’re missing out on pure entertainment. The varying heights, speeds and skill levels make for an unpredictable, and often hilarious, game. As a coach for my son’s team, I see this firsthand.
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for instructors for 2025 summer fishing clinics at locations throughout Illinois for the department’s Urban Fishing Program. Fishing instructors are the department’s boots on the ground at free clinics hosted in communities throughout Illinois. These are temporary positions not to exceed six months,
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season for state parks, recreation areas, and historic sites across Illinois. Campground hosting is a perfect position for anyone who enjoys camping and helping other people. Hosts are often the first face to greet state park visitors. They
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PERRYVILLE – Mercy Perry is welcoming new providers to its convenient care location in Perryville with the addition of a new physician and new nurse practitioner. Dr. Victoria Damba and Ashley Riddle joined a skilled team of doctors and nurse practitioners to provide quality same-day care for patients of all ages. Patients can
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CHESTER – The monthly meeting will be Monday, February 24, 6 p.m. After a brief meeting, we will celebrate Mardi Gras. Non-members are welcome to join. An adult acrylic painting class will be held 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, February 27. Learn to paint flowers. The first in a series of painting flowers. Cost is $30
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives passed HB 544, a bill that seeks to standardize pesticide labeling requirements in the state. The legislation specifies that pesticides registered by federal agencies or labeled in accordance with federal guidelines will fulfill any state-mandated cancer warning label requirements. The bill, sponsored by State Representative
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Veterans Commission welcomes new Commissioner Senator Joe Nicola. Senator Nicola was appointed to the Commission on February 13, 2025, by President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin. Senator Joe Nicola took the oath of office to serve the people of the 11th Senatorial District on January 8, 2025. He served in the United
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