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CGS presents ‘HIVE’ awards

CHESTER – Chester Grade School presented 28 “HIVE” Character Awards Friday October 25 during the bi-monthly morning school-wide assemble. “HIVE” Awards are earned by demonstrating the character traits of Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and/or Empathy. For this round of “HIVE! Awards there were 12 for Respect, 11 for Responsibility, and 5 for Empathy. Each award winner […]

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Chester City Council meets tonight

CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session this evening.   The tentative agenda:   CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA November 4, 2024             I.            CALL TO ORDER                                                             II.            ROLL CALL       III.            PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY LOCAL SCOUTS   READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING  

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Community Counseling Center Foundation to host 4th Annual Mary Mingle 5K

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – The Community Counseling Center Foundation is excited to announce the return of its 4th Annual Mary Mingle 5K on Saturday, December 7th. This festive event is a fun-filled way to support mental health services in the community while enjoying a holiday-themed run or walk. The 5K race will begin at 8:00 AM and

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Down to the wire: SIU political experts expect few changes in style ahead of election

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Political experts at Southern Illinois University Carbondale predict voters may not see many changes in how Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump adjust their tactics as the nation’s 2024 presidential campaign winds down in the waning hours toward Election Day, Tuesday. John Shaw, director of the

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EPA updates ventilation guidance to prevent spread of respiratory viruses at home, school, and work

LENEXA, KAN. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released updated guidance on indoor air quality strategies for preventing the spread of common respiratory viruses in homes, schools, offices, and commercial buildings. EPA’s updated guidance reflects the latest science on indoor air quality strategies and recent ventilation recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and

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Free night of camping and historic site tours offered to veterans and active-duty military at Missouri State Parks

JEFFERSON CITY – Representatives from Missouri State Parks recognize and thank all veterans and active-duty military members for their service by offering two promotions in honor of Veterans Day. To show appreciation for their service, all veterans and active-duty military members who camp at a Missouri State Parks campground Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, will receive a promotional

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Governor Parson congratulates Missouri Higher Education Institutions on advancing in NSF Engines Competition 

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Friday, Missouri Governor Mike Parson congratulated four Missouri higher education institutions upon advancing, as part of teams, in the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program. The advancing institutions include the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC), University of Missouri–St. Louis

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Governor Pritzker encourages income-eligible families to apply for LIHEAP utility bill assistance

CHICAGO – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have announced all income-eligible households can now apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support with utility bill assistance for natural gas, propane and electricity. Applications expanded today, November 1, and will be accepted through August

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Holiday Christmas Festival set for December 7-8

STE. GENEVIEVE – The 40th annual Ste. Genevieve Holiday Christmas Festival will be Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th – but it’s much more than just your typical holiday weekend event. It boasts one of the finest Christmas celebrations in all of Missouri, but it’s also lauded as one of the top two Christmas celebrations in the entire Midwest according

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