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The New Chester Bridge – Bridging the Past and Future

The next speaker presentation at The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center this Wednesday evening will focus on the new Chester Bridge.  The program, sponsored by Gilster Mary Lee, will be held at the Orris Theater at 7 p.m.  For 80 years, the Chester Bridge has connected travelers across the Mississippi River, serving as a vital […]

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More Republicans to run for Illinois offices as election season begins

By Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – More Republicans are entering races for statewide office after an initially slow start in announcing candidates for the 2026 election.   Ted Dabrowski says he will launch his campaign for governor in a few weeks   Illinois Republicans held their annual events around the Illinois State Fair

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LFCS Labor Day Raffle will support local families

CAPE GIRARDEAU – As summer winds down and Labor Day approaches, Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) in Cape Girardeau invites the community to participate in its festive “Stars, Stripes and Relaxing Nights” raffle. Participants will have a chance to win a luxurious backyard entertainment package valued at $1,300 – all while supporting critical services

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Two admit running nearly 20-year pyramid scheme that victimized more than 90 Missourians

ST. LOUIS – Two Missouri men on Friday admitted operating a long-running Ponzi scheme that cost more than 90 victims at least $3 million.   James “Jim” Johnson, 77, and Darrell Niswonger, 68, each pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to one count each of wire fraud, securities fraud and investment adviser

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Jefferson College to host ribbon-cutting events for Vet Tech and Workforce spaces Sept. 11

HILLSBORO — Jefferson College will host two ribbon-cutting celebrations on Thursday, Sept. 11, showcasing updates to its Veterinary Technology Building (Vet Tech) and Workforce and Employment Services (WES) space.   Both events are open to the public and will take place on the Hillsboro campus located at 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050, starting with

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First days of school at CHS are busy and full of information

Opening Day Assembly, Educational Sessions, Iconik Pictures, and 7th & 8th Period introductions highlight the Day 1 active schedule By Jim Beers CHESTER – Thursday August 14 was the first official day of school at Chester High School for students. The day was filled with excitement, lots of introductions, educational orientation sessions, individual and group

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Missouri continues improvement in MAP scores

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released preliminary statewide 2024-25 Grade Level and End-of-Course (EOC) assessment data during the August 12 State Board of Education meeting.   The results represent data from the required state assessments: English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics for grades 3-8; Science for grades 5 and 8;

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Missouri Soybeans names Casey Wasser as new executive director and CEO

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Soybean Association and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council are proud to announce the selection of Casey Wasser as the organization’s next executive director and CEO, effective immediately.     Wasser brings more than a decade of experience with Missouri Soybeans, most recently serving as chief operating officer and senior policy director.

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