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Area prices were up 0.8 percent over the past month, up 7.9 percent from a year ago

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KANSAS CITY — Prices in the Midwest Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced 0.8 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday. Increases in the indexes for food at home, new and used motor vehicles, household furnishings and operations, and apparel were the largest […]

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Randolph County joins Backstoppers, Inc.

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By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer    CHESTER — Recently, a member of the Monroe County “Backstoppers” came to a meeting of the Randolph County Firefighters Association and expressed that “The Backstoppers, Inc.” was now ready to expand to Randolph County. Pictured, left to right, are: Backstoppers, Inc, Executive Director, Chief Ron Battelle; Monroe County Backstoppers

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Perry County residents have been kept in dark about hospital future

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We have an unfortunate situation that has developed with our Perry County Memorial Hospital (PCMH). There are two boards of directors for our hospital — The elected board of directors and the private board of directors. The private board of directors are responsible for nearly all major decisions and these board members have signed confidentiality

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Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning Center featured in Zoom program tonight

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ST. LOUIS — Don’t miss The Missouri Dinosaur, tonight, Thursday Feb 10, 7 p.m., CST, via Zoom. It’s FREE and OPEN to ALL! Students, check with your teachers! Many teachers offer extra credit to students who attend Academy STEM events and programs. Register here: https://academyofsciencestl.org/event/science-in-st-louis-a-monthly-virtual-series-on-science-in-st-louis-2/ FREE and OPEN to ALL. Junior Academy members, middle and

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Trailnet bike ride event schedule includes StG Gravel Classic

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Registration is open today for the 2022 Trailnet Classics, a series of multi-distanced, supported bike rides across the greater St. Louis region – including the StG Gravel Classic April 9 in Ste. Genevieve. These bike rides help fund Trailnet’s work for safer streets for all.   The Trailnet Classics are a

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Lucas Fritsche honored for his efforts to create an inclusive playground

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Reps. Dale Wright and Rick Francis welcomed a remarkable eighth grade student to the State Capitol earlier this month. Francis and Wright asked their colleagues in the Missouri House of Representatives to join them in honoring Lucas Fritsche for his efforts to raise more than half a million dollars

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Ethan Leible is Elks Student of the Month at St. Vincent

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PERRYVILLE – Ethan Leible has been selected as the Elks Student of the Month for January at St. Vincent Catholic High School Ethan is pictured with Sarah Cato, principal, and Steven Wibbenmeyer of the Perryville Elks Lodge No. 2701. (Submitted photo)   Ethan is the son of Jeff and Jackie Leible of Perryville.   He

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Henson earns PMP designation

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PERRYVILLE – Robinson Construction Company is pleased to announce David Henson, field engineer, has earned the designation of Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI). The PMP designation demonstrates experience, education, and competency in project management and is a globally recognized standard for the project management profession. To be eligible for the

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