Series of ‘back-to-school’ preparation sessions help prepare students for successful year BY JIM BEERS, Contributing Writer CHESTER – School is back in session for the 2023-24 school year and Chester High School Principal, Jeremy Blechle, and all CHS Staff engaged students in several “back-to-school” preparation activities on the first two days of the new year […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund, a leading agricultural ecosystem services program, announced that farmers from 49 additional Missouri counties are eligible to enroll in its program. The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund provides payment to farmers for environmental outcomes that result from implementing conservation practices. The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council,
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SPRINGFIELD – A new measure sponsored by State Senator Mike Halpin that limits the cost of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors, commonly known by the brand name EpiPens, to a maximum of $60 per twin-pack was signed into law. “We’re talking about something that is proven to save lives, and people aren’t able to afford it,” said
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Gov. Mike Parson has signed legislation that will further position Missouri as a national – and global – logistics leader. At a ceremonial signing event in Columbia, Gov. Parson signed HB 4, an appropriations bill which includes $2.8 billion to expand I-70 to three lanes across the entire state. The Missouri
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STE GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve Project Pioneer awarded prizes to several members of this year’s honored families. Speakers for each family at opening ceremonies, Mike “Skip” Weiler and Yvonne Brake, who each received a family book; the oldest man and oldest woman of each family, Neil Wehner and Marilyn Wehner and Jerry LeClere and
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From a news release, submitted photos PERRYVILLE — The young people participating in Perry County 4-H showcased their work and what they have learned and accomplished for all to see at the County 4-H Fair shows held in July. County 4-H members exhibited a total of more than 801 items and animals at this
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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Rep. Bob Rita has a new solution in Illinois law for anyone interested in fishing across the state but not so sure about paying the license fee. Rita, D-Blue Island, this year led the push for House Bill 2317. The bill significantly reduces the license fee for sport fishing or spearing for
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame has announced the names of this year’s inductees. According to a news release, this year’s inuctees have excelled in the areas of: • Civic and public service • Professional Distinction • Veteran Advocacy, and • Volunteerism Six veterans will be inducted this year, plus
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STE GENEVIEVE — City hall is moving to 44 Plaza Drive for a few months while the space at 165 S. 4th Street is being renovated.
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MODOC — The Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam (4800 Lock and Dam Road) no longer requires an altered schedule for recreational lockages. “We appreciate everyone’s cooperation during the dry summer months but increasing amounts of rainfall have finally returned things back to normal conditions,” an official stated. However, the official pointed out
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