JEFFERSON CITY – Last week celebrated Weights & Measures Week! Weights and Measures Week is celebrated every year from March 1 to 7 to commemorate President John Quincy Adams signing the first U.S. weights and measures legislation into law on March 2, 1799. In collaboration with the National Council on Weights and Measures, the U.S. […]
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SIKESTON – April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and Southeast Missouri Food Bank is inviting the community to help demonstrate just how vital volunteers are by filling 100 percent of volunteer shifts throughout the month at its volunteer centers in Jackson and Sikeston. And, to make it easier for more people to get involved, the Food
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Don’t get too anxious about cleaning your yard for spring, says Gwen Funk, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in horticulture. Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris) is an excellent, highly recommended native plant for pollinators. It is especially good for native bee support. Photo by Katie Kammler. “Warmer temperatures may entice
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PERRYVILLE – The River Hills Amateur Radio Club is inviting all area ham and radio enthusiasts to a hamfest 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 11th at the Perryville Elks Lodge 2701, 921 N. Perryville Blvd in Perryville. Vendor Booth Space and Indoor Flea Market tables are available. There will be more than $3,500.00 worth
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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois fishing licenses – among the most affordable in the nation – are now on sale for the 2026 season. Illinois fishing licenses and stamps for 2026 are available for purchase online and at department-authorized vendors. A standard, non-discounted resident fishing license costs $15. Licenses for the 2025 season remain valid through
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Paul Taylor is the Ste. Genevieve High School’s Elks Student of the Month for March. Paul is the son of Dana and Paul Taylor. Paul’s scholastic honors include ranking 7th in his graduating class, placing in the top 10 percent of his class and earning summa cum laude all
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital hosted its annual Living Our Best Life: Go Red for Women 2026 event on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Chester Country Club, bringing together 98 women for an evening focused on heart health, education, and community connection. The event aligns with American Heart Month and the American Heart Association’s Go
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Kyrah Kreitler is the Ste. Genevieve High School Rotary Student of the Month for March. Kyrah is the daughter of Mary Kay and Dennis Kreitler. Kyrah’s scholastic honors include ranking 15th in her graduating class, placing in the top 20 percent of her class, and being named to the
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Large crowd shows up after two months without a Mobile Market By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester Area Christian Food Pantry did not have Mobile Markets in either December 2025 or January 2026. The December Mobile Market was not scheduled due to the fact that it would have had to have taken place on
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A months-long evaluation process will come to fruition on Friday, March 6, as 100 to 150 beef producers are expected to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 44th annual Bull Performance Test and Sale at the SIU Beef Evaluation Center. SimAngus, left, Simmental (top photo) and Angus bulls
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