March 2025

Illinois State Treasurer Frerichs celebrates Pulaski Day announcing first-ever purchase of $15 million in Republic of Poland Bonds

CHICAGO – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs marked Casimir Pulaski Day by announcing his office has purchased $15 million in Republic of Poland Bonds. It is the first time the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office has invested in the Republic of Poland.   “Chicago and the suburbs are home to one of the biggest Polish populations […]

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Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council kicks off ‘We’re Here All Year’ to celebrate ‘Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month’

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The STATE DD COUNCIL is proud to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) this March, with the campaign “We’re Here All Year,” emphasizing that community, accessibility, and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities should be recognized and championed every day—not just in March. This month reminds us that individuals with developmental disabilities are

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MSHP reports arrest

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   30-year-old Joshua P. Costello of Perryville was arrested March 1st on a patrol charge of driving while intoxicated. He was taken to Mercy Hospital -Perry and then released.

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New research sheds light on breastfeeding barriers in rural communities

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Breastfeeding can be a challenge for many new moms, regardless of where they live. However, a new study from the University of Missouri highlights a unique struggle faced by mothers in rural America: a lack of access to support systems and information. As a result, rural moms are more likely to stop

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Red Cross to host training for new local disaster response volunteers

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas needs local disaster response volunteers and will be hosting a training for anyone interested to attend. The Disaster Action Team (DAT) serves as the first, on-the-scene, Red Cross contact at the site of a disaster. While not considered first responders in the

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Route 51 in Perry County reduced for bridge maintenance

  SIKESTON—Route 51 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as bridge maintenance crews perform maintenance on the Horse Island Chute Bridge.    This section of roadway is located near the Mississippi River between McBride, Missouri and Chester, Illinois.   Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, March 5 through Friday, March

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