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CGS presents 33 HIVE awards to start the school year

Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and Empathy BY JIM BEERS  Chester Grade School recognized 33 students on Friday September 4, 2026 in grades Kindergarten through 8th, for demonstrating the “HIVE” PBIS good character traits of either Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy. There are four “HIVE” PBIS characteristics that teachers and staff at […]

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Neal Adams receives recognition from the City of Perryville

The City of Perryville would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Neal Adams for his incredible work documenting the transition of the Chester Bridge to the Don Welge Memorial Bridge.   What started simply as a hobby has grown into something that has made a remarkable impact far beyond our local communities. Throughout

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Employment program for seniors highlighted through awards program

Nominations for multiple awards now being accepted JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri’s “Outstanding Older Worker of the Year” award program seeks to honor a Missouri resident who is 55 or older, employed at least 20 hours a week, and displays dependability and new skills on the job. Nominations are currently being accepted. The winner will

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American Legion Auxiliary Americanism Poppy Poster Contest

The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) annual Americanism Poppy Poster Contest teaches school-aged children about patriotism, veterans, and service through art. Carol Rozier Committee Chair for Americanism and ALA President Post 133 Carol Taylor present Charlotte Schmidt a certificate for the ALA Poppy Poster Contest. Charlotte won the Class 1 Division at Dept. level and her

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Don’t let the blood supply fall: Give blood or platelets with Red Cross now

Changes in routines, busy fall schedules can lead to fewer donors and blood products Leave a lifesaving legacy this month in honor of Dr. Charles R. Drew   [CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, Sept. 8, 2026] — The American Red Cross urges people not to wait to make a lifesaving impact this fall by scheduling a blood

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SIU hosting 7th annual hemp, cannabis symposium

by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — Registration is underway for the seventh annual Southern Illinois Hemp and Cannabis Symposium, which has grown from a regional event to one that attracts speakers and participants from across the country.  During the day-long symposium, nine speakers will cover a variety of topics including state and federal policy, hemp/cannabis agronomy

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IML Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of September 11

  SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML) joins communities across Illinois and the nation in commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, remembering the lives lost, honoring those who answered the call of duty and reflecting on the spirit of unity that brought Americans together following the tragic aftermaths on our nation and

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Introduces Two First-of-Their-Kind Offerings for the 2027 Cookie Season

Patch Pals™, the first Girl Scout Cookie created for dogs, and Girl Scout Sparkables™, the first allergy-friendly Girl Scout Cookie, will help local Girl Scouts reach new customers and expand their businesses. ST. LOUIS (Sept. 8, 2026) – Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announced today two exciting additions to the 2027 Girl Scout Cookie®

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