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Avoid a fire in your home over the holidays; follow these Red Cross decorating safety steps

ST. LOUIS, Mo.  — The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together. Unfortunately, they can also mean a greater risk of a fire in someone’s home. This holiday season, the American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis encourages everyone to follow simple steps to prevent home fires from holiday decorations. “December is the […]

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Bloomsdale Elementary participates in annual Hour of Code

STE. GENEVIEVE — Bloomsdale Elementary participated in the annual Hour of Code this past week! Hour of Code is sponsored by code.org and began as a one-hour introduction to computer science to show that anyone can learn the basics of coding and to build more interest in the field of computer science, which is integrated into so

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Cannabis Business Association of Illinois applauds Gov. JB Pritzker’s call to regulate intoxicating hemp products, urges lawmakers to act

SPRINGFIELD – The Cannabis Business Association of Illinois released the following statement regarding Gov. JB Pritzker’s call for regulations on intoxicating hemp products:   “A federal loophole has allowed for the proliferation of intoxicating hemp products such as Delta 8, which use potentially harmful chemicals to alter the composition of hemp to get consumers high. This

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Celebrate the beginning of 2025 with a First Day Hike at a Missouri state park or historic site

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Ring in the new year with fun, fresh air and scenic views, or start a new tradition with your friends and family by participating in a First Day Hike in one of Missouri’s state parks or historic sites. The First Day Hikes program is promoted by America’s State Parks and are organized

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Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee meets this afternoon

CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet today at 5 p.m in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois.   The tentative agenda:   NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING   CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE   Notice is hereby given that the Cemetery and Finance Committee of the City

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Chester Grade School HIVE awards

CHESTER – The following Chester Grade School students were honored Friday December 13, 2024, with a “HIVE” award.   “HIVE” awards are presented to students that are nominated by staff members for demonstrating one or more of four “Good Character Traits” including Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and Empathy.   For December 13, there were a total

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Drought Assessment Committee meets Tuesday

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Drought Assessment Committee will convene in a virtual meeting at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 17, to coordinate a comprehensive state and federal response to drought conditions affecting portions of the state.     Governor Mike Parson issued a Drought Alert with Executive Order 24-13 Oct. 29 at the

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FFA and 4H Partner with Ste. Genevieve Farm Bureau and MRV Banks for Missouri Farmers Care Foundation’s Drive to Feed Kids

STE. GENEVIEVE – We are excited to announce that Ste. Genevieve FFA and Ste. Genevieve County Missouri 4-H were each recently awarded a $250 matching grant from the Missouri FFA and the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation. This grant is designed as a Drive to Feed Kids, and provides FFA and 4H chapters an opportunity to

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