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Busiest roadside mowing period underway now in Illinois

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Schedule timed to protect pollinators; stay alert for workers, equipment SPRINGFIELD – With peak roadside mowing season underway, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to slow down, proceed with caution and pay extra attention when encountering equipment and personnel. In keeping with the recent practice of timing operations to preserve and promote pollinator […]

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Ste. Gen County Farmers Market offers fresh produce and more

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STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County Farmers’ Market, located under the pavilion at the Knights of Columbus Hall, brings the freshest produce you didn’t grow yourself. Each Saturday from 7am-noon, the vendors offer a variety of seasonal, locally grown vegetables. This is the time for tomatoes, potatoes, summer squash, green beans, peppers, onions and

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Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation meets July 11

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JEFFERSON CITY  – The Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation will hold its quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. Friday, July 11, at the Lewis and Clark State Office Building, 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, Missouri. Remote participation is available.  At the meeting, the council will consider one nomination to the National Register of Historic Places:

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Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial to dedicate VSTAA flag

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PERRYVILLE, Mo. – Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) is honored to announce the upcoming dedication of the Veterans Standing Together Across America (VSTAA) Flag.     An extraordinary art piece and symbol for suicide prevention, created by retired U.S. Navy Chief and nationally recognized artist, Joe Pisano of Pisano Artistry.   The Missouri VSTAA Flag,

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Memorial Hospital hosts 3rd Annual Jr. Explorers Camp

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CHESTER, ill. – Memorial Hospital hosted its third annual Junior Explorers Camp from June 25–27, welcoming 12 enthusiastic students entering grades 6–8 for a hands-on introduction to the world of healthcare. Led by Program Coordinator Mariah Bargman, the camp offered a dynamic, behind-the-scenes experience designed to spark curiosity in science, medicine, and patient care.  

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First United Methodist Church celebrates its 105th anniversary

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CHESTER – The congregation of the First United Methodist Church in Chester is observing  the105th anniversary of the opening of the church building.     This is the Church Sign at the First United Methodist Church in Chester.  The sign tells the story at FUMC, “OPEN HEARTS OPEN MINDS and OPEN DOORS!” Jim Beers Photo

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Care to Learn and Backpacks for Friday Support R-II Students and Families

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District is proud to highlight the remarkable impact of two key programs—Care to Learn and Backpacks for Friday—that continue to support our students and families by meeting critical health, hunger, and hygiene needs. Care to Learn: Meeting Immediate Needs, One Student at a Time School Social

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2025 Chester High School Honors Night Academic and Athletic Awards

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CHS honors 72 students for high academic achievement and ten students with Special Athletic Awards   By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester High School held its 2025 Honors Night Wednesday May 7 at CHS Colbert Memorial Gymnasium. The evening was divided into three separate segments to allow for parents and students to attend only the

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200 communities earn MissouriBlue Shield designation

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that 201 Missouri counties, cities, and towns have received the Missouri Blue Shield designation in recognition of their dedication to enhancing public safety, strengthening support for law enforcement, and building sustainable public safety partnerships. The Blue Shield Program, as outlined in Executive Order 25-03, is part of the

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