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Jefferson College to unveil transformed fine arts center

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HILLSBORO, MO – Marking 50 years since its theater’s original construction, Jefferson College will celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its newly renovated Fine Arts Building on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.   The event, themed “Golden Opportunity,” invites the community to experience a facility reimagined for the next half-century of creativity. The extensive […]

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Learn about fish cleaning with MDC virtual series starting Mar. 4

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The public is invited to learn about or brush up on their fish cleaning skills with a virtual series in March. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host four virtual programs focused on Pond to Plate and fish cleaning March 4, 11, 18 and 26. Details for the Pond to Plate series include: Learn

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Macomb Republican sounds off on Pritzker and Bears move

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – With the Chicago Bears eyeing a possible move to Indiana, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker weighed in about his concern for the cost to Indiana taxpayers.   Missing from Pritzker’s comments was any concern for the Illinois families paying the billions of dollars in tax hikes imposed on them during Pritzker’s time in

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Missouri Job Openings and Labor Turnover – December 2025

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KANSAS CITY – The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today released Missouri Job Openings and Labor Turnover – December 2025.   Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted these Missouri highlights:   Missouri had 136,000 job openings in December, compared to 137,000 job openings in November. The job openings rate for Missouri

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Missouri REALTORS®Market Statistics Report | January 2026

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COLUMBIA, Mo.– Missouri REALTORS®  has released its monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for January 2026.   Missouri REALTORS® sold 4,112 residential properties in January. The median sales price increased by 3 percent compared to last year, coming in at $260,000. The average residential sale price also increased 3.2 percent from last year to $309,992. 

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MSHP reports arrests

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported two arrests in Perry County on Wednesday, February 25.   52-year-old Glenn E. Morgan of Perryville was arrested at 1:25 p.m. on 10 counts of tampering with a motor vehicle, endangering the welfare of a minor child, commission of fraudulent act and knowingly burning vehicle.

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Non-stop racing action planned for July 5-10 in Du Quoin, Ill.

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 PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association has officially announced the racing schedule and class structure for the 2026 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by All Balls Racing. Running July 5-10 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill., the Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by All Balls Racing represents

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OSFM and IDPH promote elderly fire safety awareness

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill- As cold winter temperatures linger across Illinois, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) remind residents, especially older adults and their caregivers, to take extra precautions to prevent winter-related fires.   Cold weather brings an increased use of heating equipment, space heaters, electric blankets, and

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Perry County School District 32 releases board meeting report

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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District 32 has released the minutes of its Monday, February 23 Board of Education meeting.   The open session was called to order at 6:30 a.m. and the pledge of allegiance was recited.   Closed Session: The following motions were approved during the board meeting:   1. Proceed to

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Proponents say ‘Home for Good’ legislation will create safer, stronger communities by improving housing and support services for people returning from prison 

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Proponents say ‘Home for Good’ legislation will create safer, stronger communities by improving housing and support services for people returning from prison  SPRINGFIELD – The Home for Good Coalition has unveiled legislation to create safer, stronger communities across Illinois by improving housing and support services for people returning from prison to prevent homelessness, increase public safety and save taxpayers money. 

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