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Whisk in dairy to create nutrient-dense meals for you and your family

By St. Louis District Dairy Council ST. LOUIS – For those seeking new ways to add home-cooked meals and snacks to their daily routine, look to dairy foods, including milk, yogurt and cheese, to deliver quality nutrition. These versatile ingredients can create nutrient-dense meals quickly.   The recently released 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans continues […]

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Restoring a Health Care System that Puts Patients First

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – For too many American families, workers, and seniors, health care is increasingly unaffordable, with double digit premium increases now going into effect on an annual basis. When many Americans think of health insurance, they think of higher costs, soaring deductibles, denied claims, and increased stress from

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests:   Cory S. Houk 38, Chester, arrested January 26, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear on an unlawful possession of methamphetamine charge.  Is incarcerated.   Linda L. Stroh 66, Red Bud, arrested January

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New public sculpture installed on town square

STE, GENEVIEVE – The latest addition to the Sainte Genevieve Art Guild’s Public Sculpture Project was recently dedicated.   The sculpture by Matthew E. Ziegler (1897-1981) is titled “Eagle Rising” and was installed as a tribute to Ziegler’s lifelong contributions to the art community.     Pictured left to right are Sandra Cabot, President, Ste.

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Missouri convenes Environmental Crimes Task Force

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, – After a roughly 25-year hiatus, Missouri has reconvened an Environmental Crimes Task Force to investigate and prosecute violations of state and federal environmental laws. Missouri’s task force combines local, state and federal law enforcement, prosecutors and environmental regulators who will focus on crimes like illegal dumping, hazardous waste disposal, illegal discharges into

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Jefferson Co. 911 starts citizen feedback, engagement program

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Missouri – Jefferson County 911 Dispatch has launched a citizen engagement and feedback program designed to strengthen communication and transparency within the community it serves.   The new system, called PowerEngage, uses text messaging to allow residents to share their feedback after both emergency and non-emergency calls for service. The program officially launched

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Illinois OSFM and ‘Camp I Am Me’ unite to promote burn safety

More than 398,000 people sought medical care for burns in the United States in 2021   SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and ‘Camp I Am Me’ by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance are partnering to raise awareness about the importance for burn prevention during this week’s Burn Awareness Week.  

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