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Discover nature in September with MDC Cape Nature Center’s free programs

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in September with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs. Text “MDC Nature” to 468311 for program reminders and updates.     Game Bird Hunting: Here’s the Deal With Teal (Virtual Only) | Noon – 1 p.m. on Sept. 11 Register online at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/210485   After […]

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David Bova named interim Ste. Genevieve city administrator

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve’s assistant city administrator Dave Bova has been named the interim city administrator with the departure of City Administrator Happy Welch. Happy Welch David Bova Bova’s salary as assistant city administrator was $65,707 a year. Welch said he is now taking on additional duties as interim city administrator. The aldermen approved

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Chester City Council meets tonight

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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session tonight at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA September 2, 2025           I.            CALL TO ORDER                                                                                      II.            ROLL CALL       III.            PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS

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Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee meets today

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CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet in special session today at 5:30 p.m. in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois.   The notice and tentative agenda for the meeting:   NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING   CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE     Notice is hereby given

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Cemetery Relief Fund Grants can help restore abandoned and neglected cemeteries

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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced a new program that will grant funds to clean up cemeteries that have been abandoned, neglected, or are otherwise in need of additional care.   Units of local government and not-for-profit organizations (including, but not limited to, not-for-profit cemetery authorities) are eligible to

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Age Spots by Jackie Dover

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And We All Fall Down…or Not   It is almost September and there is a crispness in the air that hints of fall. Cooler temperatures, beautiful autumn colors, football and National Fall Prevention Month. That last one might surprise you but Fall Prevention Month is a designated month, for raising awareness about the risks and consequences

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Women’s Connection Fall Marketplace slated

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FARMINGTON – The Tuesday, September 9 Women’s Connection Brunch  will be held at the Farmington Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at 403 W. Columbia St. from 9:15 to 11 AM. When you are Fall Cleaning Organizing/Decluttering/Regifting Items – Save them for:The upcoming Fall Marketplace!! There will be Home Decor, Gardening, Kitchen/Bath, Accessories, Baked Items, Canned Items,

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USAC contenders emerge at Springfield, head for DuQuoin

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By Jay Hardin Track Enterprises DUQUOIN, Ill.-The August 16 Bettenhausen 100 at Springfield, run in high heat and humidity, saw several contenders for victory emerge in the USAC Silver Crown Series event.  The Bettenhausen was the first of two traditional one-mile dirt track races on the schedule.  The second and final mile race is also

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Treasurer Frerichs makes record $1.57 billion in investment earnings for state portfolio during FY25

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SPRINGFIELD – The State Treasurer’s Office made a record $1.57 billion in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio during Fiscal Year 2025, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today.   Treasurer Frerichs is the state’s Chief Investment and Banking Officer. He is responsible for investing state revenue in the state investment portfolio.   “Every dollar we

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Tick bites can lead to allergy to red meat

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – A growing number of Missourians are facing an unexpected consequence of tick bites: a dangerous food allergy known as alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). University of Missouri Extension is asking for the public’s help to better understand the challenges this condition creates for individuals, families and communities. Bites from common Missouri ticks such as

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