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Public comment sought on proposed Southwest Connector

SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss the Southwest Connector Planning and Environmental Linkages study, which is evaluating proposed improvements from just south of Waterloo to just north of Murphysboro through Monroe, Randolph, Perry and Jackson counties. The meeting will be held:   Thursday, Aug. 20 4-7 p.m.

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Firefighters battle silo fire at Gilster Mary Lee

PERRYVILLE – Firefighters were called out Saturday afternoon to a silo fire at the Gilster Mary Lee plant on North Highway 51 in McBride.   According to a news release the alarm was sounded at approximately 1:15 p.m., and the Perry County Rural Fire Department was dispatched to the 8300 block of North Highway 51 for a reported commercial structure fire involving

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Ste. Genevieve County Library expands access through Little Free Library Loop

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Library is finding new and creative ways to bring library services beyond its walls by connecting communities throughout Ste. Genevieve County through partnerships, collaboration, and innovation.     O Road Little Free Library   Providing library services across a rural county comes with unique challenges. Ste. Genevieve County

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Don Welge Memorial Bridge event connects communities

MoDOT-IDOT News Release ILLINIS-MISSOURI State Line – On Saturday, July 11, the Missouri and Illinois Departments of Transportation were joined by local officials and dignitaries, representatives from the Design-Build contractor team, and hundreds of excited community members to celebrate completion of the Don Welge Memorial Bridge.     The new bridge replaces the Chester Bridge,

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Citizens Electric Corporation supports Missouri Mesonet Weather Network to strengthen local weather safety

PERRYVILLE – Citizens Electric Corporation is proud to support the safety and success of our local communities through a collaborative partnership with the University of Missouri Extension office.   As a sponsor of the Missouri Mesonet Weather Station Network, Citizens Electric helps bring real-time, localized weather data to residents, farmers, and businesses across our six-county service

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U.S. Department of Commerce awards $38 million to Missouri S&T’s critical minerals Tech Hub

Posted by Greg Edwards ROLLA – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Missouri S&T’s Regional Innovation and Technology Hub (Tech Hub) $38 million to help rebuild America’s domestic critical minerals supply chain.     Drs. Michael Moats, left, and Lana Alagha work in a Missouri S&T laboratory. Photo by Michael Pierce/Missouri

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SGHS’ Emeralds Dance Team earns recognition at UDA Dance Camp

STE. GENEVIEVE – Congratulations to the SGHS Emeralds Dance Team on a fantastic week at UDA Dance Camp at the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis!     Over four days, the team worked hard to develop new skills, learn nine different dance routines and grow together as a team. In addition

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R-II Transportation Department earns Fleet Excellence Award

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District’s Transportation Department continues to set the standard for student transportation safety, earning a 100 percent pass rate on the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s annual school bus inspection. The department’s performance far exceeded the statewide average of 84.3 percent.     Transportation Director Mr. Ken Jones

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MDC hosts dove hunt for beginners, mobility- impaired hunters Sept. 1 in East Prairie

MDC hosts dove hunt for beginners, mobility- impaired hunters Sept. 1 in East Prairie CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), in cooperation with National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), invites new hunters and mobility-impaired individuals to participate in a combined hunting event on Tuesday, Sept. 1, the opening day of dove season in

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