JEFFERSON CITY – The Omicron variant of the SARS COV 2 virus has turned up in samples taken from the Perryville wastewater treatment plant for the first time since the variant was first discovered in southern Africa. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reports more than half of community sewershed samples tested from […]
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Perryville Parks and Recreation PERRYVILLE — Join us next month at The Perry Park Center for some Nerf fun! The first session is 3-4:30 p.m. and is only for kids 7-12 years old. The second session is for anyone seven years of age or older (parents included) and will be from 4:30- 6
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By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER — For years the American Legion in Chester has made sure to keep local veterans in mind during the Christmas holidays. Members of Post 487 visit vets and take gifts to let them know that they have not been forgotten at Christmas. Members of the American Legion in
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By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER — The Chester Grade School 1st through 4th grade students were featured Thursday December 9 in two separate performances to add their take on the 2021 Christmas season. The 1st and 2nd graders performed at 6:00 p.m. while the 3rd and 4rth graders took the stage at 7:00
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission gave final approval during its Dec. 10 open meeting in Jefferson City to several proposed regulation changes to the Wildlife Code of Missouri by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for paddlefish, related fishing methods, and commercial fishing. The regulation changes will become effective Feb. 28, 2022. MDC asked for initial
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SAN DIEGO — The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on many sectors of the economy, but the travel and tourism industries have been among the hardest-hit. In the spring and early summer of 2020, widespread shutdowns kept many people at home in efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. While these restrictions were relaxed over
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and Missouri State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg have approved livestock movement papers for nine reindeer. Mr. Santa Claus from The North Pole applied for the permit this week, providing proof of the healthy herd through a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection signed by licensed veterinarian Dr.
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CHESTER — Memorial Hospital of Chester held its bi-annual DAISY Award® Ceremony on December 14, 2021. L-R: Susan Diddlebock, Chief Nursing Officer; Jerina Reese, RN; Kaitlynn Smith, RN; Lisa Wingerter, LPN; Marci Klein, RN; Kim Fedderke, RN; Heide Knop, RN; Amy Eggemeyer, Patient Coordinator Manager. Not pictured, Lane Gibbs, RN; Austin Gendron, RN; Audrie Otten,
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STE. GENEVIEVE — Justin Basler is the Rotary Student of the Month at Valle Catholic High School. He is the son of Tammy and David Basler of Ste. Genevieve. He has a 3.89 GPA and is on the high honors list. During his Valle High School days he has selected to be Chief Touchdown and
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – As holiday celebrations continue, concern is rising for the nation’s blood supply, which has now dipped to concerning levels and could force hospitals to hold off on essential blood and platelet transfusions for patients. A Red Cross blood drive will be held Thursday, December 23, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at
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