SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in August to 100.8, nearly 3 points above the 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, four increased, four decreased, and two were unchanged. The increase in those expecting real sales to be higher contributed the most to the rise in the Optimism […]
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 34-year-old William R. Bushong of Farmngton at 9:17 a.m. Tuesday in Ste. Genevieve County on a patrol charge of felony opeating on the highway without a valid license and on a warrant out
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PERRYVILLE – Residents of Perry County are invited to take part in events and activities designed to strengthen connections with their neighbors during the fourth annual Missouri Good Neighbor Week, September 28 to October 4, 2025. The celebration is organized and supported by University of Missouri Extension and The Hopeful Neighborhood Project. Missouri
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CHESTER – On Monday September 8 at the monthly Retired State Employee Union meeting, President Larry Brown, and Secretary-Treasurer, Myra Biggs, presented $200 to Bob Koenegstein, Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Manager for use at the pantry. The Chapter 56 Retired Union Group makes such donations to the CACFP at least twice a
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MANCHESTER, NH — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2025 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve city clerk has released an amended agenda for tonight’s meeting of the board of aldermen. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the city hall board room. It is open to the public and will be shown live on SteGenTV Channel 991 on the Spectrum
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STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital CEO Steve Henson announced this morning that the hospital’s labor and delivery and home health departments will close and other staffing areas will be restructured. The announcement came in an emailed letter: Dear Staff / Community Residents / Stakeholders, As a rural, county-owned
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Revenue has transferred the proceeds of Ste. Genevieve County’s sales taxes to the county, and the news was good and bad. Each of the five sales taxes was down around $24,325 for the month but up more than $10,000 for the first eight months of 2025.
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CHESTER – Randolph County (Ill.) Sheriff Jarrod Peters has announced the arrest of a 48-year-old Steeleville, Ill. man for violating the Sexual Offender Registration Act. In a news release, the sheriff explained that Khristopher M. Diercks is a registered sexual predator in Randolph County and is required to register all necessary information with
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is continuing its campaign to raise awareness and fight breast cancer while providing valuable support to students impacted by the disease. “Saluki Squad” Start Seeing Pink apparel is now available for purchase, in conjunction with Silkworm. Options include long- and short-sleeve T-shirts and sweatshirts. Order online through
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