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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EVANSVILLE — Christ Our Savior Lutheran High school held a Christmas coloring contest for the four Lutheran feeder schools. The contest was for children in kindergarten through the fourth grade. The winners from St. Mark’s Lutheran in Steeleville first grader Lillian Cole, 2nd place; third grader Tonya Harrison, 1st place; fourth grader Caroline Helmers, 1st
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RED BUD — ComWell Executive Director Shea Haury joined IABH members as advocates before the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health Committee regarding workforce shortages that directly impact local services. Top, Shea Haury, bottom listed left to right is CEO Jud Deloss, Joel Johnson and Tom Britton. Senator Laura Fine (D-9th District, Glenview), Chair
By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER — The 2021 Chester School District No. 139 Christmas Gift Program made Christmas a lot better for 103 children in Chester. The effort has been ongoing for at least two decades in one form or another and has continued to grow the past decade. Cindy Ponder, School
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STE. GENEVIEVE — Recently, Dr. Rhett Oldham’s eighth grade World History class was invited to a virtual discussion on global citizenship with university students in Morocco. Students held the virtual discussion “What Does It Mean to Be a Global Citizen and An American?” with Dr. Mohamed Bettaoui’s English class at Hasson I University in Settat.
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ROLLA — On Thursday, December 9th, Eleven Point District Ranger Matt Dillon signed a Decision Memo authorizing construction of the Greer Mill Trail. District Ranger Matt Dillon pauses for a quick photo after the document is signed. The one-mile hiking trail will provide Forest visitors access to the historic Greer Mill, a unique and well-preserved
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