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Orthopaedic surgeon joins Memorial Hospital specialty clinic

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital welcomes Dr. Robert Bell, M.D. to its team of specialty providers.     Dr. Robert Bell, M.D.   Dr. Robert Bell received his medical doctorate from the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Medicine.  He completed General Surgery internship at Medical College of Virginia, and returned to UMKC for […]

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Missouri officials to unveil ‘Valentine’s Law’: Legislation targets fleeing motorists to safeguard citizens

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In a significant move towards bolstering public safety and recognizing the sacrifice of law enforcement officers, a group of dedicated Missouri lawmakers and esteemed members of the law enforcement community will convene this week to announce the introduction of a groundbreaking legislative proposal. This initiative, aptly named “Valentine’s Law,” pays homage to the

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SIU’s Sharp Museum Feb. 22 lecture highlights women photojournalists

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The notable work of women photojournalists is highlighted in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum this spring. Acclaimed photojournalist Anna Rose Layden will be the guest speaker at a Feb. 22 reception from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the museum. The event is free and open to the public. WPOW: Women Photojournalists of

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Perryville FFA members plant seeds for the future through

Agriculture Education on the Move JEFFERSON CITY, MO.-Seeds of knowledge are being planted by members of the PERRYVILLE FFA Chapter in local classrooms this spring as elementary students participate in Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves).     Through Ag Moves, an educational program of Missouri Farmers Care, students learn how their lives are

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EPA comments on cooperation in haz-mat incident

WEINGARTEN – A great example of how EPA On-Scene Coordinators (OSCs) work closely with local emergency response officials to ensure the safety of response personnel and the protection of people’s health and the environment occurred recently in Weingarten, Missouri.     EPA Region 7 OSCs Anna Dismang and Joe Krauska provided support to local emergency

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Chester Grade School presents HIVE aswards

CHESTER – Chester Grade School honored 25 students on Friday February 9 with “HIVE” awards for demonstrating the good character traits of at least one of the following: Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and Empathy, while at school.   Each student received a certificate and his or her name was announced over the CGS public address system.

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