SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Did you know that July 5 is the busiest day of the year for animal shelters?! While enjoying fireworks may be fun for you, the sounds can often terrify a pet and lead them to escape. RedRover, a national animal welfare 501(c)(3) nonprofit, based in Sacramento, California, has a few tips […]
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ST. LOUIS, MO— Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures are headed to the Greater St. Louis area over the next week.With Fourth of July celebrations and World Cup events in full swing, the American Red Cross urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe: Stay hydrated by drinking a cup of water every
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC)Southeast Regional office is buying seeds this summer and fall frompublic landowners for a variety of tree and shrub species around theregion. Prices are by the pound of fruit. The timing of seed maturity varies. MDC reminds the public to wait andallow seeds to reach maturity before
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PERRYVILLE – The Addams Family Musical is playing at Perry Park Center on Friday, July 10th at 7 PM, Saturday, July 11th at 7 PM, and Sunday, July 12th at 2 PM. The cast includes over 40 people. Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa. Based on characters created
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JEFFERSON CITY — With Independence Day coming up in July and other semiquincentennial (250th anniversary of the U.S.) celebrations, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourage people to look for red, white, and blue in nature through a holiday hike, bird watching, backyard fun, fishing, and other outdoor activities. MDC offers some suggestions to get started finding
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PERRYVILLE — The floor plans for the proposed new Perryville High School building have officially been released. (Red diagonal stripes shows Damaged High School footprint) A school official stated, “While this project is long overdue, the tornado forced our school district to fast-track a vision for the future. The result? A safe
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By Jim Beers CHESTER – At Chester High School’s 2026 Awards Night there were approximately 40 different organizations and individuals that sponsored monetary scholarships to graduating seniors. These seniors had the opportunity to commit to attending collegiate institutions next fall. In numerous situations, more than one scholarship was presented by the same entity, therefore,
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Kids can learn a skill at summer camp that is the polar opposite of screen time — not just making a print book, but first making the paper for the pages! And that’s just one camp offered in late June through mid-July. There are also camps for young athletes,
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PERRYVILLE – Two new members of the Perry County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees were officially sworn into office during a special session morning meeting held on June 16, 2026. Taking the oath of office were Robin Sims and Lisa Bohnert, both recently appointed by the Perry County Commission in accordance with Missouri
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Celebrating our American ideals, 250 years later Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice W. Brent Powell Growing up, the Fourth of July meant lots of family, fun, food … and of course, fireworks! But I’ve since come to appreciate what the holiday is meant to celebrate – the Declaration of Independence. And so this year –
