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77th Annual Toys for Tots campaign serves 609 kids

Children from 19 Randolph County towns and 237 families will have a better Christmas due to the efforts of R.C. Marine Corp Reserve By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Randolph County Marine Corp Reserves completed their annual Toys for Tots Campaign on Friday, Saturday and Sunday December 13-15, 2024. This was the 77th year that […]

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Missouri man pleads guilty to federal civil rights and arson charges for setting fire to Cape Girardeau church

CAPE GIRARDEAU – A Missouri man pleaded guilty to federal civil rights offenses for setting fire to a house of worship. According to court documents, Christopher Scott Pritchard, 48, pleaded guilty to a two-count information charging him with arson for setting fire to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cape Girardeau, Missouri,

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Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genvieve holds 2024 Holiday House Tour

STE. GENEVIEVE – In spite of a rainy day, the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve welcomed over 100 guests on its second annual Holiday House Tour held on Saturday, December 14. Tour goers enjoyed holiday sights and sounds at ten different stops, including live music and refreshments at several stops. Eight private homes not

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Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District meeting minutes released

STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the December 16 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District have been released.   STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY AMBULANCE DISTRICT Regular Open – Board Meeting Minutes Place: Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District House 1 3 Basler Dr, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670   December 16, 2024   CALL TO ORDER:

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Mineral Area College awarded grant to enhance nursing education programs

PARK HILLS, MO – Mineral Area College (MAC) has announced it has been awarded a $115,533 grant from the Missouri State Board of Nursing to support and enhance nursing education programs. Earlier this week, Governor Mike Parson announced a total of $5 million in grant funding allocated to 13 Missouri colleges and universities, aiming to

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Draft Ste. Genevieve R-II school board minutes corrected

STE. GENEVIEVE – The draft minutes of the Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District Board of Education Regular Scheduled Meeting Tuesday, December 17, 2024 have been released.   An item was missed in the earlier release of the board meeting minutes. One of the transfers approved in the minutes from Tuesday was not  included.  

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State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returns $27,000 to the Salvation Army

SPRINGFIELD, ILL. – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs on Wednesday returned $27,100 in I-CASH missing money to The Salvation Army, the charitable organization widely known for its iconic Red Kettle Christmas fundraising campaign. The Salvation Army is the largest non-governmental provider of social services in the world.     Treasurer Michael Frerichs with Salvation Army

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Livestock exhibitor camping reservations for the 2025 Missouri State Fair will be accepted starting April 2

SEDALIA – Missouri State Fair livestock exhibitor campsite reservation request opportunities will open at 9 a.m. on April 2. More information regarding online reservations and paper forms will be available closer to time. Requests are processed in the order they are received. Site availability and specialized requests can be made but are not guaranteed. If you

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Discover nature in January with MDC Cape Nature Center’s free programs

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in January with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs. Fireside Flavors: Campfire Cooking and Safety | 3 – 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 2 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Register online at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/203607 With winter starting to finally take hold of southeast Missouri, it’s

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