KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Prices in the Midwest Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced 1.3 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday. Higher prices for gasoline were the largest contributing factor to the March increase. The food index rose in March due […]
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ST. LOUIS – Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) is pleased to announce Danielle Washington as its new Chief Program Officer (CPO) effective May 2, 2022. Danielle Washington With over 15 years’ experience in the non-profit programming space, Washington has an extensive background in the design, development, implementation and management of programs positively impacting
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RED BUD, Ill. – On Monday, April 18th, Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) will be hosting a Prescription Drug Drop Off in partnership with the Sparta Police Department. This FREE event will take place at the Sparta Police Department located at 114 West Jackson Street in Sparta from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “This
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The Friends of Hawn Association is deeply concerned about the possibility of a Silica Mine in Sainte Genevieve County. The hazardous materials produced by such a mine can have long term negative impacts on the local watershed and will result in deterioration of one of the one of the scenic treasures of Missouri: Sainte Genevieve County.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – One organ donor can save eight lives and enhance the lives of 75 or more. In FY21, 87 living donors and 675 deceased donors made organ donations in Missouri, saving or enhancing the lives of 762 individuals. Donors and their families will be recognized today with events beginning at the Missouri State
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LENEXA, Kan. – On Tuesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its first-ever comprehensive workplan to address the decades-old challenge of protecting endangered species from pesticides. The plan establishes four overall strategies and dozens of actions to adopt those protections while providing farmers, public health authorities, and others with access to pesticides. “Today’s workplan serves
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $1.1 million Clean Water State Revolving Fund Technical Assistance Grant to the Missouri Rural Water Association. The association will use the funding to provide assistance to small- and medium-sized publicly-owned treatment works. The association will base its assistance on responses to a
CHICAGO – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to provide financial assistance for individuals who incurred COVID-19 related funeral expenses for loved ones. Since launching the program on April 1, 2021, FEMA has provided more than $2.1 billion in COVID-19 funeral assistance to eligible applicants across the country, but assistance is still available for those who
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County Road and Bridge Foreman Scott Schmieder has advised that Colony Church Road will be closed next Monday (April 18) through Wednesday (April 20) for a pipe replacement. The road will be closed approximately 1.2 miles from Genevieve Church Road.
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By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – The 2022 Chester High School Prom is in the books and the “YellowJacket Hive” has new royalty. Prom 2022 was titled, “Starlit Paradise” and the annual formal prom coronation and dance took place Saturday April 9 at CHS Jurgens Gymnasium. CHS Prom Royalty pose for a congratulatory
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