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The legacy of Pine Tree Jim and the Horton family stands strong

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The Ste. Genevieve County woodsman was a pioneer in sustainable forestry. By Brian Schweiss, University of Missouri Extension sustainable forestry specialist. For assistance with this article, the author expresses his gratitude to Mark Basler, grandson of Pine Tree Jim, and Linn Tucker, private lands crew leader with the Missouri Department of Conservation. WEINGARTEN, Mo. – […]

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Illinois Lottery Player wins $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot

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CHICAGO, August 13, 2026 — An Illinois Lottery player is waking up a billionaire after winning the $1.04 billion Powerball® jackpot in last night’s drawing — this is the second-largest lottery prize ever won in Illinois. The winning ticket was purchased at Hy-Vee Gas, located at 310 N. 36th St. in Quincy, Illinois.   The jackpot

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Mercy Named a Top Employer in Missouri

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ST. LOUIS (Aug. 13, 2026) – For the eighth consecutive time, Mercy has been named one of the best employers in Missouri. Across the country, more than 245,000 individual surveys were conducted, asking employees in numerous industries about the culture, salary, working conditions, atmosphere and development offered by their organizations.   Mercy also earned the

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Chester Grade School selected as inaugural EECA Student Support Grant recipient

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We are excited to share that Chester Grade School has been selected as one of the inaugural Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) Student Support Grant recipients for the 2026–2027 school year! Through this grant, CGS will receive $500 to help provide hygiene supplies and other basic necessities for students who may need a little extra

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Perryville Area Career & Technology Center introduces its entrepreneurial class

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The Perryville Area Career & Technology Center presents its 2026-2027 Perryville Area CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) class! Our students will partner with talented and generous business members of our community, culminating in the creation of their own business. This program is one of the most unique in the nation (only one other school in Missouri

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Simple, protein-packed dinners and snacks start with cottage cheese

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With the new school year approaching, many families are looking for ways to stay organized, especially at mealtimes. Dairy foods can make meals and snacks nutritious and satisfying. Protein-rich cottage cheese is especially versatile: It can bring together a one-pot meal in minutes or take center stage in sweet and savory snacks. Cottage cheese adds

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Gilster-Mary Lee donates to St. Louis Area Food Bank

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Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. recently donated 25,000 pounds of food to the St. Louis Area Food Bank.   This donation included cereal, popcorn, baking items, mac & cheese, skillet meals, and more, all items that will soon be making their way to families in the community. A spokesman for the St. Louis Food Bank said, “With

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Citizens Electric Board of Directors stepped out of the boardroom

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Last month, the Citizens Electric Board of Directors stepped out of the boardroom and into the field during their annual board retreat. The day included lunch with Linemen in Ste. Genevieve County and a visit to the construction site of Salem Bulk to Valley View, a new transmission line project. Seeing these projects firsthand gives

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