The local Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Camp #326 will hold a Civil War demonstration camp on Saturday, August 22nd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be held on the grounds of the Felix Valle House State Historic Site located at 198 Merchant St. The camp will have displays of […]
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COLUMBIA, Mo.—Few garden perennials deserve the title “heirloom” more so than Madonna lily: some historians believe it is the first to have been cultivated by humans for ornamental purposes. Madonna lily. Photo by Stan Shebs August is an ideal month for planting this iconic beauty and a good time to explore it in greater detail,
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The Valle Catholic community gathered on Sunday for a special Mass and Backpack Blessing to prepare for a new school year. Fr. Wessel celebrated Mass, offering a special blessing over students and their backpacks as they begin the year ahead.”We pray for wisdom, faith, kindness, safety, and success for all of our Warriors. May God
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Jessica Stumpe and Jason Sibley received 2026-27 Methodist Men Scholarships and Jessica Stumpe also received a Methodist Women Scholarship; Gabe Coffman was also offered a UMM Scholarship BY JIM BEERS A long-standing tradition at the First United Methodist Church in Chester was continued this year as four college scholarships were offered to three Chester
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HAPPY SIGN DAY! Today, the Primary Center Staff took time today to deliver signs to our future Kindergarten Students! This is such a fun tradition and it was a beautiful morning for it!
Memorial Hospital has purchased two new LeadCare II Blood Lead Analyzers to make lead testing easier and more convenient. One device is located in the Memorial Hospital Laboratory, and the second is available through the Chester Clinic Lab. Rural Health Clinic laboratory staff pose with new testing device. L-R Emalie Chausse, Kelly Rhoades, and Jennifer
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Lady beetles, aka ladybugs, are among the most recognized beneficial insects in gardens and landscapes. The adults and larvae feed on aphids and other soft-bodied insects, making them important natural enemies of common pests, says Tamra Reall, University of Missouri Extension horticulturist. Lady beetle larva. Lady beetles, or ladybugs, are among
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police’s (ISP) new Bicycle Response Team is on a roll this summer as it hits the streets of the Illinois State Fair for the first of many large-scale events the Team is expected to attend in support of ISP’s mission of protecting public safety. The Bicycle Response Team was established
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Her ability to provide not only exceptional medical care, but also genuine comfort and compassion has made a profound difference in the lives of countless patients and families.Dr. Barker’s dedication to service extends far beyond the hospital walls. As a proud Army veteran, she brings a deep sense of duty, discipline, and selflessness to everything
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Looking for something fun, family friendly, and historical to do on Saturday, August 22nd? Come to Sainte Genevieve, Missouri (in the rear of the Felix Valle State Historic Site) and see us doing a Civil War Living History and a reenactment of the Bank Raid which happened in 1861! We hope to see you there!
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