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Bees, Butterflies, Beetles and More-Happy Missouri Pollinator Week June 22-28, 2026

JEFFERSON CITY—Native pollinating insects are a diverse group that includes bees of all sizes, flies, wasps, beetles, butterflies, and moths. Without them, life as we know it would cease to exist.   The State of Missouri recently joined a growing list of entities acknowledging and educating others on the vital role of pollinators to life […]

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Chester High School seniors receive college scholarships

Sponsors include American Legion Post 487, Buena Vista National Bank, Camille Fieschi Chappius Memorial, Chester Chamber of Commerce, Chester Eagles 3252, Chester Educational Association, Chester High School Alumni, and Chester Masonic Lodge No. 72   By Jim Beers CHESTER – At Chester High School’s 2026 Awards Night there were approximately 40 different organizations and individuals

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DHSS completes fiscal year transfers of medical and adult-use marijuana funds

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has fulfilled its constitutionally required responsibility to transfer funds generated by Missouri’s medical and adult-use marijuana programs for Fiscal Year 2026, as authorized by the General Assembly, to the agencies outlined in Article XIV, Section 1 and Section 2, of the Missouri Constitution.

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Don Welge is among the 2026 Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame inductees to be honored this week

SPRINGFIELD – The late Chester native Don Welge is among those being inducted into the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) Hall of Fame Thursday, June 25, which will  recognize the people, products and companies that have made an enduring impact on the state’s manufacturing industry.   Established in 2024, the Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame celebrates more

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Governor Kehoe announces SEMA and FEMA to participate in joint damage assessments for severe weather

JEFFERSON CITY – On Thursday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will participate with local officials in joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) of public infrastructure in 29 counties following a stretch of severe storms that have heavily impacted several regions of the state beginning

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Local students receive scholarships to attend Missouri State University

by Emily Letterman SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State University recently awarded scholarships to incoming students for the 2026-27 academic year. Perry County, Mo. Perryville Olivia Bierk Maroon & White Award Yr 1 Allyson Burns The 1905 Award Yr 1 Olivia Iffert Maroon & White Award Yr 1 Madyson Richardet Bear Excellence Award Yr 1 Josephine Robinson

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Memorial Hospital hosts Junior Explorers Camp

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital recently hosted its 3-day Junior Explorers Camp, welcoming nine students entering grades 6 through 8 for an engaging, hands-on introduction to healthcare careers.     Throughout the camp, participants explored 13 different professions and received valuable training in first aid, CPR, AED use, and choking rescue. Students toured and interacted with

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