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MU Extension to offer estate planning course

PERRYVILLE, Missouri – University of Missouri Extension of Perry County is hosting an informational course in estate planning on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  This course will be held at the Catalyst Center for Business, located at 508 N. Main Street in Perryville.    This program is sponsored in part by […]

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MDC changing waterfowl hunting at Montrose Conservation Area in response to ongoing low-water levels

MONTROSE, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is proposing changes to waterfowl hunting at the Montrose Conservation Area (CA) in Henry County in west-central Missouri. MDC is proposing eliminating the “waterfowl hunting only” designation for the area and making it an “open area” for hunting various game and other outdoor activities. The area would

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Continuum – 100 Years of African American Art in Missouri Exhibition

COLUMBIA – In recognition of Black History Month, an exhibition at the Ellis Library Colonnade on the University of Missouri campus will feature artworks from past and present African American Missouri artists, exploring the conservation of continuum within the realm of African American art.     Continuum… 100 Years of African American Art in Missouri

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PHS recognized as a Show Me Excellence Unified Champion School

PCSD32 PERRYVILLE – Perryville High School has been recognized by Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) with the Show Me Excellence Award, a state-level honor presented to Unified Champion Schools that demonstrate exceptional leadership, commitment to inclusion, and service as a resource to other schools across Missouri.     Perryville High School students shared the power of

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Memorial Hospital congratulates Becky Bunselmeyer on her retirement and welcomes Sarah Rathert as Quality & Clinical Compliance

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is proud to celebrate the remarkable career of Becky Bunselmeyer, Director of Performance Improvement, following her retirement on February 3 after 33 years of dedicated service.     Becky Bunselmeyer and Sarah Rathert   Becky joined Memorial Hospital in September 1992 as the Business Office Manager. Over the years, she embraced

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Dragons Robotics makes strong debut at first high school VEX V5 Competition

STE. GENEVIEVE – Last month, Ste. Genevieve High School’s Dragons Robotics team competed in its first-ever high school VEX Robotics Competition V5 event, taking on the season’s Push Back challenge and delivering an impressive debut performance.     Students designed, built and programmed their own robot to compete in a fast-paced, highly strategic environment. Matches

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Chester Grade School announces 2026 Young Author winners

This year CGS will send 16 students, 1st through 8th Grades, to the 31st Annual Young Authors’ Conference By Jim Beers CHESTER – It’s that time of year again and local schools in the Monroe-Randolph County area are gearing-up for the 2026 Young Authors’ Conference. This year the conference is being held in Sparta, Illinois

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Time is running out to participate in Valentines card drive

SPRINGFIELD – With Valentine’s Day approaching, Sen. Terry Bryant and other members of the Senate Republican Caucus are once again spreading kindness through their annual Valentines for Seniors card drive, however, time is running out. Cards must be dropped off by Friday, February 6.     The initiative encourages residents to create and donate Valentine’s

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New cardiology specialist at Memorial Hospital

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital’s Specialty Clinic would like to welcome Dr. M. Adil Sheikh, MD to the Cardiology team of providers.     Dr. M. Adil Sheikh specializes in interventional cardiology with expertise in treating complex coronary artery disease and structural heart conditions. Dr. Sheikh earned his medical degree from Dow University of Health Sciences

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February is Earthquake Awareness Month in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY – As Missourians shovel snow and huddle indoors against the February cold, earthquakes are among the last things they’re thinking about. But that’s the point of Missouri Earthquake Awareness Month, which is observed across the state each February.     “A major earthquake for Missouri is what’s known as a “high-impact, low-frequency” event,

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