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Points of Distribution Workshop will prepare Ste. Genevieve for disasters

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – On August 31, Ste. Genevieve County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will host an important workshop on Points of Distribution (POD), a strategy and centralized location for distributing life-saving, emergency supplies to disaster survivors in an affected community. This free workshop runs from 1 pm to 5 pm at the Ste. Genevieve […]

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Randolph County gets a 1.0000 equalization factor

CHESTER — Randolph County has been given a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000 according to the director of the Illinois Department of Revenue, David Harris. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the multiplier, is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. The equalization is particularly

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Search for ‘treasure’ at MDC intro to geocaching program Aug. 27 at Cape Nature Center

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Grab a friend and learn to search for nature’s treasures all around you at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free intro to geocaching program from 2 – 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 27 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. Registration is recommended and can be completed online here: https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/186300 Geocaching is an outdoor

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Treasurer Fitzpatrick announces almost 400 MOScholars Scholarships awarded

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick has announced that almost 400 scholarships have been awarded to students to attend the school of their choice through the MOScholars program. The 390 awards come from six Educational Assistance Organizations (EAO) and provide scholarships to students in all eligible regions of the state.    “MOScholars gives

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Two Bloomsdale children place second in Youth Earth Day Art Contest

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Two Bloomsdale youngsters have placed second in the Youth Earth Day Virtual Art Contest. Emberly Drury placed second in the First and Second Grade Division and Elynn Drury came in second in the Fifth and Sixth Grade Division. The two were among the winners of the contest held to celebrate Earth Day

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Two SIU profs among Illinois’ top innovators

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Two faculty members from Southern Illinois University Carbondale today (Aug. 17) received statewide awards for innovation at the 2022 STEAM Expo at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.     SIU nominated Scott D. Hamilton-Brehm (left, above)  and Lahiru Jayakody (right, above) for the 2022 Illinois Innovation Network awards. The two Innovators of

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Chester Beautification and Tourism Commission meets tonight

CHESTER – The Chester, Ill. Beautification and Tourism Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 in city hall,1330 Swanwick Street. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda August 18, 2022   Pledge of Allegiance                                           Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-April-Donella Butler Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader   Public Petitions

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