CHESTER — Chester Police Chief Bobby Helmers posed for a picture with several Chester Grade School students on the last week of school. The event was a “Police and Fire Day” at which all fifth graders had the opportunity to visit with Chester police officers and firemen to learn about the duties of each respective […]
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PRAIRIE DU ROCHER – This weekend in Prairie du Rocher, residents and friend alike will be celebrating the 300th anniversary founding of this old French town. Classic Rock 931 FM will be on hand for the celebration: Here are the events planned: Some important dates in the Prairie du Rocher area’s history. 1703 French
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by State Senator Holly Thompson Rehder Seeing a bill signed by the governor and become a law is a rewarding and satisfying experience for any legislator. It’s incredibly difficult to move a legislative proposal all the way through the process and onto the governor’s desk. It was especially rewarding to see Senate Bill 775 signed into law
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Education will meet in a work session Monday at 5 p.m. in the Ste. Genevieve High School R.W. Thomas Library Projection Room, 715 Washington Street, Ste. Genevieve. The meeting is open to the public. SG BOE Special Work Session
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the June 30th meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released. SG COUNTY MINUTES 063022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Just two years ago this weekend, U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) authored a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt requesting the National Park Service (NPS) conduct a study of the historical significance of sites in Prairie du Rocher for possible recognition as a National Historic Park. This action came
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CHESTER — Chester Grade School honored the following six students Friday May 13 in the final Character Award presentations of the 2021-2022 school year. The character trait being recognized was “Good Decision-Making Skills”. Pictured (left to right) are Cindy Ponder, Program Coordinator, Bree Johnson, Jason Stumpe, Madison Stauffer, Halliyah Santizo, and Presley Howell. Not
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SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during its regular meeting on July 6. Contracts include the following: A $291,250 contract was awarded to Fronabarger Concreters, Inc., concrete pavement repairs along interstate routes in the Southeast District. Additional information, regarding timelines and impacts to traffic,
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson has officially signed off on a new law that would further the ban on discriminatory restrictive covenants in Missouri by giving property owners a legal avenue to have the persisting language removed permanently from deeds. Gov. Parson last week signed State Rep. Craig Fishel’s HB 1662 into
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SEDALIA — The Missouri State Fair prides itself on offering agriculture education opportunities to thousands of fairgoers each year. There are fun and interactive events, exhibits, competitions and shows that take place throughout the 11 days of the Fair that are aimed to keep Missouri’s number one industry at the forefront. Come celebrate and check
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