Dale Wright’s Capitol Report
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Representative Dale Wright has released his latest Capitol Report. Dale Wright’s Capitol Report
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CHS recognizes and honors seniors at all-school assembly
By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – Chester High School hosted an all-school assembly Monday May 9, 2022 to recognize and honor every senior that will be graduating May 22 at 3 p.m. Pictured are 75 Chester High School seniors that were recognized and honored Monday May 9 at the 2022 “Senior Signing Day”
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Chester Eagles prepare for return of Eaglefest
CHESTER – On Monday, what has been dreamed of, began to materialize as Brady’s Amusements arrived at the Chester Eagles Club to begin setting up the rides for the return of Eaglefest. Jim Beers photo The event runs Thursday, May 12 through Saturday, May 14 with food, rides, music, games and much, much more.
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Blunt questions USDA Secretary about ERS & NIFA transition to Kansas City, looming threat of world food shortage
WASHINGTON – At a U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies hearing today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) asked U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for an update on the transition of the Economic Research Service and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture headquarters to
Blunt questions U.S. Army leaders at FY23 Budget Hearing
WASHINGTON – At a U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense hearing, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) questioned Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth and Chief of Staff of the Army General James C. McConville about the need to quickly replenish U.S. weapons stockpiles, the impact of Army end strength cuts on military installations, including Fort
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Blunt on getting more aid to Ukraine: ‘The number one element is speed’
WASHINGTON – At the weekly Republican leadership press conference today, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) discussed the latest on Congress’s negotiations on an additional aid package for Ukraine. Blunt also stressed the importance of providing non-military aid to Ukraine to help alleviate disruptions in agriculture production caused by Putin’s invasion. Click Here to Watch
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2022 Mayfest Car and Truck Show winners
PERRYVILLE – The winners of the 2022 Mayfest Highway Rodders Car and Truck Show have been announced. Click here for the complete results: 2022 Mayfest Car and Truck Show Winners
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60 Years of Growing for the Future
CHESTER, Ill. – As hospitals across rural America close their doors each year, Memorial Hospital in Chester has been a leader in healthcare in the region for 60 years and continues to thrive. Since the doors opened on October 12, 1962, Memorial has been dedicated to growing for the future of healthcare to meet the
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Sparta High School senior awarded ISA Scholarship
CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has announced that a Sparta High School senior is the recipient of the 2022-2023 Illinois Sheriff’s Association Scholarship worth $500. Randolph County Chief Deputy Jarrod Peters presents Trinity Glodo with her scholarship certificate. (Photo from Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.) Trinity Glodo is the daughter of
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SIU plans family fun for May 15 total lunar eclipse
by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale will have a free night of educational family fun on Sunday, May 15, at Saluki Stadium for a rare and awesome celestial event — a total lunar eclipse darkening the moon above North America. Events include movies, hands-on science activities provided by the Southern Illinois
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