By Jim Beers CHESTER – Approximately three months ago Chester Grade School Principal Tim Blair and his wife Ariel Blair announced that they were expecting their first child. That created much excitement and anticipation at the school among teachers, staff and students. For the past three months, everyone at CGS wanted to know if the […]
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BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 15.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.68/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 15.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 16.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
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WOLF CREEK – The Wolf Creek Fire Protection District along with Ste. Genevieve County Fire Protection District were called out Friday by a report of a brush fire on Martin Rd. Wolf Creek was also aided by the following departments and districts: Doe Run Fire Protection District, Leadington Fire Department, Farmington Missouri Fire
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Fresh Air and Forward Progress I hope you’ve had a chance to step outside and enjoy this stretch of beautiful weather. The sunshine and mild temperatures feel like a little preview of what’s to come, and it’s hard not to smile knowing spring is just around the corner. I always think this time of year
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SALEM, Mo. – Eighth District Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) is once again co-sponsoring the bipartisan National FFA Week Resolution alongside FFA Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Tracey Mann (KS-01). This resolution recognizes the vital role the Future Farmers of America (FFA) plays in preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders and strengthening rural
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Last week, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Week in Missouri, honoring the more than 27,000 Missouri FFA members who represent the future of the state’s top economic driver. Governor Kehoe, accompanied by Missouri FFA President Ivy Elwell, kicked off the day by driving a
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CHESTER – Each year the women of the First United Methodist Church create tied fleece quilt blankets to donate to a needy cause. This year the UMW tied eight blankets that will be donated to Chaddock in Quincy, Illinois. Chaddock is a Methodist-based agency focusing on providing services to Children. Pastor Shawna Bennell,
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The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center held a ribbon cutting for its bi-centennial celebration (1935) exhibit. Carolyn Bach and Tom Greminger rounded up the archives from the event and Fred Darrough completed the exhibit. During the ribbon cutting, Robert Wolk, museum president, said the 300th anniversary is a short nine years away and it’s planning
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.–Food and wine lovers from across Missouri will have the opportunity to learn more about today’s agriculture during The Farmers’ Table Wine Trail April 11 in Hermann, Mo. The event is made possible through a unique partnership between Missouri CommonGround, the Hermann Wine Trail, participating wineries, and the Missouri Wine and Grape Board. Showcasing
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KANSAS CITY – The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today released Missouri Job Openings and Labor Turnover – December 2025. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted these Missouri highlights: Missouri had 136,000 job openings in December, compared to 137,000 job openings in November. The job openings rate for Missouri
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