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Missouri health officials urge flu prevention amid seasonal uptick

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) reports a significant increase in influenza activity across the state as the 2025–2026 flu season progresses. As shown on the Missouri Influenza Surveillance Dashboard, DHSS has recorded 9,255 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases and 558 flu-related hospitalizations statewide.     Incidence of flu in Missouri   […]

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Reset. Rebalance. Refresh. Dry January Starts with One Choice

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – January 1st marks the new year and a new challenge: Dry January. This is the time to reset and renew after an indulgent holiday season. Dry January is a one-month sobriety challenge where participants abstain from drinking alcohol for 31 days. The goal is to cleanse the body, adopt healthy new habits,

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Chester High School has six Illinois State Scholars for the 2025-26 school year

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Honorees include David August, Addison Gottschammer, Trevor Keeton, Erin Liefer, Rylie Myers, and Camryn Wolff By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – Chester High School Principal Jeremy Blechle and School Counselor, , are pleased to announce that six students from the Chester High School graduating Class of 2026 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars. 

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Donate live Christmas trees to MDC after the holiday season

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites Missourians to drop off their live Christmas trees in January to be used for habitat improvement around central Missouri.      MDC will accept trees at the following locations from Jan. 1-31: MDC’s Central Regional Office at 3500 E. Gans Road in Columbia Washington Park near

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Learn about native wildflowers, how to order native trees and shrubs, proper tree pruning and more

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ROLLA, Mo.– Want a healthier yard in 2026? Try going native! The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), Rolla Parks & Recreation, and area organizations are hosting a Conservation at Home event for families and individuals at Eugene E. Northern Community Center on Jan. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon.     Learn about native wildflowers, ordering

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Ste. Genevieve announces completion of 2025 Prop S Street Projects

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The City of Ste. Genevieve has announced that the first year of Prop S street repairs has been successfully completed, with crews repairing or rebuilding portions of 27 streets—totaling approximately six miles of roadway—across the community.     City officials extend their sincere thanks to residents for passing Prop S in August

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State Representative David Friess reports on 2025 activity

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RED BUD – In 2025, my office delivered real results—sponsoring key legislation, helping constituents with casework, and putting money back in their pockets. We connected with residents everywhere, from town halls and classrooms to local events across the district.     Thank you to everyone who reached out, showed up, and keeps our community strong.

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Chester Fire Department responds to house fire Monday morning

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CHESTER – The Chester Fire Department was called out at 5:58 a.m. Monday December 29 for a structure fire at 1110 George Street in Chester. First units on the scene found the roof on fire at the time.   At 8:20 a.m. Fire Departments from Chester, Steeleville, Sparta, and Perryville were still on scene tending

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