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Ste. Genevieve FFA participates in Area 15 Proficiency Award Screening

STE. GENEVIEVE — On Tuesday, February 1, 2022 members of the Ste. Genevieve FFA Chapter participated in Area 15 Proficiency Award Screening. Members were required to complete a 15-19 page application based on their financial records kept for their Supervised Agriculture Experience. The results were as follows: First place: Ag Mechanics Design and Fabrication- Collin

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Randy Raley to host mornings on Classic Rock 931

ST. LOUIS — Donze Communications’ Classic Rock KBDZ St. Louis (93.1) names Randy Raley its new morning host. Raley is a 45-year industry veteran with stops at WXLP Moline, KYYS Kansas City, and St. Louis outlets KSHE, KFTK and KLOU. “These are exciting times for Donze Communications and classic rock 93.1 to be able to

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GasBuddy reveals the cheapest and most expensive days of the week to buy gas

BOSTON, Mass. — Americans’ wallets have been hit hard by high gas prices, now about 50 percent higher than they were a year ago and forecast to potentially hit $4 per gallon in the coming months.   GasBuddy, the leading fuel-savings platform providing North American drivers the most ways to save money on gas, today

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Chester Fire Department holds Christmas party

The Chester Fire Department held its’ 2021 Christmas Party Saturday January 29, 2022, at the VFW in Chester.  A highlight of the evening was the presentation of 30-Year Awards to Fire Chief Marty Bert and Captain Dan Hecht.  Both are pictured here with their plaques commemorating their 30 Year of dedicated Service to the Chester

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Silver Mines campground hosts honored

POTOSI, Mo.  — The Eastern Region of the USDA Forest Service, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has just announced the winners of the 2021 Volunteer and Service Awards.    In the Group Award category, Don and Terry McMillen received an Honorable Mention for their excellent service.  The McMillens have shown exemplary stewardship through their volunteer host

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Discover nature at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center

Discover nature at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center CAPE GIRARDEAU – Discover nature in February with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs!   Creature Feature: Groundhog Day (Virtual) | Noon – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2 Maple Sugaring | 2 – 4 p.m. on Feb. 5 at Cape GirardeauNatureCenter

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Mobile Market held January 26

CHESTER — On an extremely cold, bitter Wednesday January 26, the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry hosted the monthly Mobile Market at the Cohen Recreation Complex in Chester.   Approximately 25 volunteers served clients with 67 vouchers.  Mike Cowan, Danny Hornbostel, and Dr. Steve Miller prepare to distribute packaged meats to clients.  Jim Beers Photo   

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