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MHTC approves Statewide Transportation Improvement Program

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission yesterday approved the FY 2023-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which lists transportation projects planned by state and regional planning agencies July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027.   The STIP makes available $10 billion of federal and state revenues for all modes of transportation over […]

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Missouri State Parks commemorates the 125th anniversary of the 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps

JEFFERSON CITY – To commemorate the 125th anniversary of the historic ride of the 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps, the Missouri State Parks, in partnership with Lincoln University of Missouri and the Greater Los Angeles Area Chapter of the 9th-10th Horse Cavalry Association, will host a series of events that tell the little-known story of the corps

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Rumble strips, shoulders for Route M in Ste. Genevieve County

SIKESTON—Route M in Ste. Genevieve County will be reduced to one lane starting Monday so contractor crews can perform pavement improvements, including the addition of rumble strips and adding shoulders to the roadway.   Traffic will reduced to a 10-foot width between Highway 61 in Ste. Genevieve and Route J near Ozora, Missouri.  Weather permitting, work will begin

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Two River Region residents graduate from Quincy University

QUINCY, Ill. — Two students from the River Region have graduated from Quincy University.   Collin Jerald Doiron of Red Bud received a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management and Madison Haertling of Steeleville, Illinois received a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Psychology.   They were among the 156 undergraduates and 32 graduate degree recipients

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52nd Annual Patriotic Ceremony on Kaskaskia Island is outstanding

By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer KASKASKIA, Ill. — Monday July 4th, 2022 was a beautiful day with bright sunny skies, for the most part, however, by noon on Kaskaskia Island, Illinois, God sent an occasional cloud now-and-then, to provide some respite from the glare and heat from the sun. Guests at the 52nd Annual Patriotic

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Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Market

CHESTER – Volunteers at the June Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Market prepared pallets of food for distribution Wednesday June 22.  The monthly event is held the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Cohen Recreation Complex parking lot in Chester.    The June market served fresh watermelons, fresh produce, frozen croissants, Popsicles, seafood,

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