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Memorial Hospital Chester accepting applications for Explorers Program

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Memorial Hospital Chester is currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Medical Explorers Program.    This program is open to any High School Freshman through Senior and to College Students up to age 20 throughout Randolph County and the surrounding counties. Memorial Hospital in Chester is proud to offer this free program for students interested in […]

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Public Invited to Discuss High-Priority Unfunded Transportation Needs

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MoDOT and Regional Planning Partners Work to Determine Potential Future Work   SIKESTON– The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is inviting the public to join the discussion on high-priority unfunded transportation needs at an upcoming meeting. MoDOT, working with its regional planning partners, has outlined a draft High-Priority Unfunded Needs listing, which identifies $1.3 billion

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Citizens Electric Board of Directors stepped out of the boardroom

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Last month, the Citizens Electric Board of Directors stepped out of the boardroom and into the field during their annual board retreat. The day included lunch with Linemen in Ste. Genevieve County and a visit to the construction site of Salem Bulk to Valley View, a new transmission line project. Seeing these projects firsthand gives

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Launching the Live Life Mission

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Helping Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families Improve Wellness [Jefferson City, MO] – The Department of Mental Health’s Veterans Services Program has launched the Live Life Mission, a new statewide wellness campaign created to help Missouri service members, veterans, and their families improve overall well-being through simple, realistic daily efforts. Military-connected individuals often face stress,

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Gilster-Mary Lee donates to St. Louis Area Food Bank

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Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. recently donated 25,000 pounds of food to the St. Louis Area Food Bank.   This donation included cereal, popcorn, baking items, mac & cheese, skillet meals, and more, all items that will soon be making their way to families in the community. A spokesman for the St. Louis Food Bank said, “With

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Buy Your State Fair Concert and Event Tickets Now!

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Tickets to all Missouri State Fair concerts and events are on sale to the public now, while supplies last. This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, the Governor Michael L. Parson Arena, and the Governor’s Ham Breakfast. These tickets will be available through Etix.com and by phone 1-800-514-ETIX/1-800-514-3849. Tickets are available for

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Clarence E. Schirmer

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Clarence E. Schirmer, 94, of Altenburg, Missouri died Monday, August 10, 2026 at the Lutheran Home. He was born November 24, 1931 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Rudolph T. and Alma H. (Kutscher) Schirmer. He and Vivian C. Schirmer were married May 4, 1957 at Salem Lutheran Church, Farrar, MO. He served in the United

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Rev. Charles Shelby C.M

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Rev. Charles Shelby C.M., 85, of Perryville, Missouri entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Apostle of Charity Residence.in Perryville,MO. He was born February 18, 1941 in Los Angeles, CA to Peter Paul and Ruth (Russell) Shelby. Fr. Charles Shelby C.M. was a Roman Catholic Priest and member of the Congregation of

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Smith Visits Iron County to Survey Flood Damage

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IRON COUNTY, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) sat down with Iron County Commissioners Josh Campbell, Jim Scaggs, and Dustin Hinkle in Ironton recently for an update on the county’s recovery from recent flooding, which the National Weather Service has classified as a 1-in-1,000-year event. Congressman Smith said, “Iron County has taken a brutal hit.

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Speaker Patterson Names Rep. Bill Owen as House Budget Committee Chair

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –Speaker of the House Jon Patterson, R-Lee’s Summit, proudly announces the appointment of State Rep. Bill Owen, R-Springfield, to serve as Chair of the House Budget Committee, effective immediately.   “Representative Owen is a proven champion for fiscal responsibility and a steady hand when it comes to stewarding taxpayer dollars,” Speaker Patterson

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