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Veterans encouraged to apply for managed deer hunts at Mark Twain, Crowder state parks

JEFFERSON CITY – Are you, or do you know, a Missouri veteran who enjoys deer hunting? Veterans are encouraged to apply to be one of the 35 lucky winners to participate in special managed deer hunts at Mark Twain State Park or at Crowder State Park. The application period is now open, and veterans can […]

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Spotlight: A garden renewed through generosity

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital’s Friends Foundation Donates Major Gift to Restore Oncology Healing Garden.     Left: Mary Bleckler, Foundation Director Right: Katie Hogenmiller, RN, Director of Outpatient Services     Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) is celebrating the return of a cherished space thanks to a transformative gift from

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Southeast Missouri man admits trying to arrange wife’s murder

CAPE GIRARDEAU – A Dexter, Missouri man on Monday admitted trying to arrange for the murder of his estranged wife. Matthew R. Alsup, 52, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to a murder-for-hire charge. He admitted traveling to Mississippi on two occasions in early August of 2025 to try to recruit a former

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Route N in Ste. Genevieve Co. closes for bridge replacement

SIKESTON—Route N in Ste. Genevieve County will be closed as construction crews replace the bridge over Little Saline Creek.    This section of roadway is located near Coffelt Road. A signed detour will be in place.     Weather permitting, work is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 3 at 7 a.m. with completion anticipated Monday, Dec. 21. While work is underway, this section of roadway will remain closed.    The work zone

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MoDNR updates flood and drought app to include 93 state park and historic site boundaries

JEFFERSON CITY  – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has updated the Missouri Flood & Drought app to include Missouri’s 93 state park and historic site boundaries and labels, making it easier for users to identify locations on the platform. Missouri’s Division of State Parks maintains comprehensive emergency response protocols developed in coordination with local

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Memorial Hospital welcomes Dr. Matthew Marino to Specialty Clinic ENT Team

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital in Chester, Illinois is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Matthew Marino, board-certified Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery specialist, to the Specialty Clinic team beginning in August 2026. Dr. Marino joins fellow ENT specialists, Dr. Rebecca Brandsted and Dr. John Park, expanding access to comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care

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Memorial Hospital upgrades emergency radio communications

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital in Chester, Illinois, recently upgraded its emergency radio communication system, enhancing the hospital’s ability to maintain reliable communications during both routine operations and emergency situations.     Kim Ruebke, ER Nurse Manager, Marci Klein, RN, and Charlie Bargman II, Bio/Med Technician.   The new radio equipment is part of the statewide

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