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Learn about native wildflowers, how to order native trees and shrubs, proper tree pruning and more

ROLLA, Mo.– Want a healthier yard in 2026? Try going native! The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), Rolla Parks & Recreation, and area organizations are hosting a Conservation at Home event for families and individuals at Eugene E. Northern Community Center on Jan. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon.     Learn about native wildflowers, ordering […]

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Ste. Genevieve announces completion of 2025 Prop S Street Projects

STE. GENEVIEVE – The City of Ste. Genevieve has announced that the first year of Prop S street repairs has been successfully completed, with crews repairing or rebuilding portions of 27 streets—totaling approximately six miles of roadway—across the community.     City officials extend their sincere thanks to residents for passing Prop S in August

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State Representative David Friess reports on 2025 activity

RED BUD – In 2025, my office delivered real results—sponsoring key legislation, helping constituents with casework, and putting money back in their pockets. We connected with residents everywhere, from town halls and classrooms to local events across the district.     Thank you to everyone who reached out, showed up, and keeps our community strong.

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Chester Fire Department responds to house fire Monday morning

CHESTER – The Chester Fire Department was called out at 5:58 a.m. Monday December 29 for a structure fire at 1110 George Street in Chester. First units on the scene found the roof on fire at the time.   At 8:20 a.m. Fire Departments from Chester, Steeleville, Sparta, and Perryville were still on scene tending

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Memorial Hospital conducts emergency preparedness drill to strengthen readiness

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital successfully conducted a fullscale emergency preparedness drill on December 18, bringing together staff from across the organization, including participants from the Chester Rural Health Clinic, for a comprehensive training scenario designed to enhance readiness for realworld emergencies.     Mock patient being triaged by ER Nurse Manager Kim Ruebke.   The

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DAISY Award presented to Michelle Tripp, RN at Memorial Hospital

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital presented the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for the second half of 2025 to Michelle Tripp during a recognition ceremony December 22, 2025, DAISY Award Nominees. L-R: Amy Eggemeyer, Care Coordinator Manager; Michelle Tripp, RN; Ariel Blair, RN; and Kelly Jany, Chief Nursing Officer. Not pictured, Valerie Blechle, APRN, FNP-C; and

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