PERRYVILLE – Monday, July 20, at approximately 12:32 p.m. Perryville police officers were dispatched to Bening Ford located at 909 S. Perryville Blvd. for a subject that stole a car from the lot. The 39-year-old male who was later arrested and identified as Shane Omar James of Lesterville, Mo. apparently walked onto the car […]
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COLUMBIA – The University of Missouri Extension has released a fact sheet on Cyclospora. Cyclospora is a foodborne parasite that causes intestinal illness through consumption of contaminated food or water. Prevention requires proper hygiene, safe produce handling, sanitation practices and effective controls throughout farming, processing and food preparation. Cyclospora (Cyclospora cayetanensis) is
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – The scorching heat of a typical Missouri summer can be hard on our garden plants, including tomato, the most popular home garden vegetable in the U.S., said University of Missouri Extension state horticulturist David Trinklein. Poor fruit set Hot weather can make it difficult for plants to produce fruit, particularly
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STE. GENEVIEVE — The city of Ste. Genevieve has announced the rersult of its survey of city residents on having a single trash hauler serve all residents rather than the current system of each resident contracting with a waste hauler to serve their residence. The results of the survey indicate that by 77-23 percent
STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the Monday, July 13 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released.
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RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess’ office is hosting a paper shredding, tire and electronic recycling event on Saturday August 1 in Red Bud. Those seeking to recycle tires are limited to either five passenger vehicle tires or two large tractor tires per person. Some of the items to be recycled
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JEFFERSON CITY – ServMO is pleased to announce the availability of AmeriCorps Missouri Planning Grants to enable organizations to plan a proposed AmeriCorps program in Missouri. From January to June 2027, selected organizations will use planning grants to prepare to compete for an AmeriCorps program grant in the subsequent 2027-2028 operational grant cycle. Available
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U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the bipartisan Securing Enforcement of Americans’ Right to Competition at Home (SEARCH) Act to prevent large search engines from blocking smaller competitors. The bipartisan legislation would put into law remedies sought by then-Attorney General Schmitt and the Justice Department after the Google Search Monopoly Case, the nation’s first Big Tech
CAPE GIRARDEAU – On Friday, July 24, the U.S. convenience store industry will unite for the eighth annual 24/7 Day, a nationwide celebration recognizing everyday heroes—including first responders, EMTs, doctors, nurses, 9-1-1 professionals, and American Red Cross volunteers—who selflessly serve their communities around the clock. This year, Rhodes Convenience Stores will offer a free order
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CHESTER == The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report. Arrested were: Dennis M. Dixon 46, Coulterville, arrested July 14, 2026 by Sparta Police for intimidation, threatening a public official and a St Clair County warrant for failure to appear on a unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia charge. Is incarcerated. Bradford
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