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Tentative agenda released for Missouri Conservation Commission March Meeting

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Conservation Commission will meet Thursday, March 26 at 9 a.m. for an Open Workshop and Closed Executive Session and Friday, March 27 at 8:30 a.m. for a Regular Open Meeting.   All activities will be at Commission Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City   Background documents related to […]

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The Man for the Moment

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By Jason Smith, member of Congress   The mission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is to ensure the safety of the American people, our communities, and our nation. At a time of growing threats both at home and abroad, ensuring continued strong leadership at DHS should not be a partisan issue. I can

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SGHS Senior Drake Meyer signs to wrestler for McKendree University

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School Senior Drake Meyer will wrestle for McKendree University.     On Tuesday, March 17, Ste. Genevieve High School senior Drake Meyer signed a national letter of intent to compete on the wrestling team at McKendree University. Drake is the son of Lance and Mandy Meyer.     In

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Luke Ferranto signs with Culver-Stockton College for football

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STE. GENEVIEVE – A Ste. Genevieve High School senior signed a national letter of intent to compete on the football team at Culver-Stockton College. Luke Ferranto  is the son of Beth and Anthony Ferranto. In attendance were his parents; his sister, Emma Karas; girlfriend Vivian Kiefer; and friends and teammates Alex Basler, Eli Bennett, Colton

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Willis V. Koenig

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Willis V. Koenig, 85, of Farrar, Missouri was called home Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born April 10, 1940 to Edwin and Alma (Luehers) Koenig. He was baptized on April 14, 1940 at Point Rest, MO. He was confirmed on April 11, 1954 at Salem Lutheran

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Megan Lynn Elder

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Megan Lynn Elder, 28, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at St Louis University Medical Center. She was born November 28, 1997 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Roger L. Elder, Jr. and Michelle L. Welty. Megan had a loving heart and enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and her two beloved

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Maxine Hellen Lohmann

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Maxine Hellen Lohmann, 72, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 at her residence. She was born December 25, 1953 in Denver, CO to Gale and Gertrude (Stelling) Harris. She and Walter P. Lohmann were married on June 24, 1972 at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar, MO. She was a member of Salem

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MSHP reports

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports.   Among them:   Twenty-one year old Kowin D. Schumer of Perryville was cited for DWI at 8:53 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. He was released.

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Azalea named National Garden Bureau shrub of the year.

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – The National Garden Bureau has selected azalea as its 2026 shrub of the year. Renowned for their colorful seasonal displays, azaleas are becoming the crown jewel in landscapes nearly everywhere, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.     Azalea blossom. The nectar and leaves of azaleas contain toxins, so the

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CGS presents ‘HIVE’ good character awards

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28 students earn HIVE Awards By Jim Beers CHESTER – There were 28 students at Chester Grade School who earned HIVE awards for demonstrating the character traits of having RESPECT; Initiating RESPONSIBILITY; valuing SAFETY; and encouraging EMPATHY. Nine students earned recognition for respect, 11 students for responsibility, 1 for safety, and 7 for sympathy. Those

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