JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has heeded his call to update the signage around Coldwater Creek, where for decades, Missourians have been subjected to toxic waste dumped by their own federal government. The Army Corps of Engineers recently confirmed their intent to place new […]
PERRYVILLE – It’s getting closer every day. Mark your calendars for the Southeast Missouri Christmas Country Church Tour 2024. There are 39 churches participating this year. It will be December 19th and 20th from 2-9 p.m. each day. Which church are you looking forward to most this year?
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FULTS, Ill. – Saving hill prairies is more than just saving them from development. Our hill prairies need people who care for them to protect and restore their ecological health for the current and future generations to experience. The beauty and biodiversity of Illinois’ wild places is in danger because of invasive species, brush, and
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CHICAGO – Fire Prevention WeekTM is October 6-12, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is promoting this year’s campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” by reminding the public about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. In October 2019, DCFS launched a statewide program to provide free
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BOSTON, Mass. — Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 4.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.81/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 15.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 60.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District 32 Board of Education will meet Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 for its monthly regular scheduled meeting. The tentative agenda: AGENDA PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32 Board of Education Regular Meeting Open Session Wednesday, October 09, 2024 Old Senior High School, Room 105 7:00 p.m
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Chase J. Durand 33, New Richmond WI, arrested October 1, 2024 by Chester Police for theft. Released by Order of State’s Attorney. Michael C. Waterman 42, Sparta, arrested October 1, 2024 by Sparta Police for methamphetamine related child endangerment, Unlawful Delivery of
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JEFFERSON CITY – The cooler temperatures and changing leaves are a tell-tell sign that winter is on its way. In preparation, the Missouri Department of Transportation will hold its annual winter operations drill on Thursday, Oct. 10. Motorists may notice an increased number of MoDOT trucks on state routes during the drill, which will begin at 8
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Story by Marcus Wilkins, photos by Garry Brix JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – At an Oct. 1 ceremony, 12 members of the Missouri Department of Corrections team were presented with the Director’s Award of Valor, an honor bestowed on corrections staff who act in a heroic or courageous manner on or off duty despite personal risk.
CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session tonight at 6 p.m. The meeting will follow the Cemetery and Finance Committee meeting which begins at 5:30 p.m. Both meetings are held in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. Both meetings are open to the public. The
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