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SGHS Speech & Debate students give outstanding performances at districts

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – The Ste. Genevieve High School Competitive Speech and Debate team not only hosted the district competition, but also performed exceptionally.   “Our team won first place in Speech events, first place in Debate, and 2nd place in Readers Theatre. Additionally, several of our team members advanced to finals!” a team official

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Missouri angler catches world record-sized bighead carp

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) confirms George Chance of Festus is the latest state record holder after catching a massive 97-pound bighead carp from the Mississippi River.   George Chance of Festus was bank fishing from the Mississippi River March 19 when he reeled in a monster 97-pound bighead carp.

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MDC offers free virtual ‘These Are the Spiders in Your House’ class April 4

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Spiders are versatile creatures, abundant and important in the wild, and commonly seen by people. Learn the names and habits of common house visitors with a free virtual These Are the Spiders in Your House program offered from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, by the Missouri Department of

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Christ Our Savior FFA Chapter receives Gateway FS donation

EVANSVILLE, Ill. – The Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School FFA thanks Gateway FS for supporting the chapter.     Mike Pries from Gateway FS recently presented a $640 check to Christ Our Savior FFA chapter from the fuel fundraiser they held in February.   The Gateway F/S Company has conducted a program in Randolph

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MRV Banks to host Festus Client Appreciation BBQ

FESTUS – MRV Banks will host the Festus Client Appreciation BBQ, a special event designed to express gratitude towards clients and partners.     The event will feature delicious food, the opportunity to meet with furry friends from Open Door Animal Sanctuary, and a chance to enjoy a wonderful afternoon in good company.   Thank

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Innovative new pothole solution rolls out in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY – MoDOT’s Kansas City District recently rolled out an innovative way to safely fill potholes in the area.   The Pothole Patcher is a truck with a driver-controlled arm attached that cleans out debris from the pothole and then fills it with hot oil and rock before sealing off the top with excess material.

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Prairie du Rocher company receives $26,900 from Local Food Infrastructure Program

SPRINGFIELD — A Prairie du Rocher company is one 19 recipients of the first Local Food Infrastructure Grant Program from the Illinois Stewardship Alliance. Illinois Country Harvest will receive $26,900, a share of nearly $2 million in state funding.   After a two-month grant application process in December and January, the response was overwhelming: 247

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