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Bridge repairs planned for Route 32 in Ste. Genevieve County

SIKESTON—Missouri Route 32 in Ste. Genevieve County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, November 15 and Tuesday, November 16 as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs. This section of roadway is located from Route B to Route A. The work zone will […]

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Chester Grade School presents Character Awards

CHESTER — Chester Grade School presented Character Awards to 17 students for demonstrating the character trait of having  “Good Relationship Skills” Friday October 29.  Shown here are Remi Brandenburger and Raven Rinderer receiving their certificates.  Other recipients not available for the photo include Marlyn Vasquez, Brycen Petrowske, Paisley Ezell, Cruz Davis, Alekzander Jarrett, Ethan Wittenborn,

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Daylight Saving Time: Reminder to test and inspect home smoke alarms

SPRINGFIELD, Ill – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding Illinoisans to test, inspect expiration dates, and change the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms while turning their clock back as daylight saving time ends this weekend. “Fire Safety is something that all Illinoisans should be thinking about and

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Missouri Chamber statement on OSHA guidelines for federal vaccine mandate

JEFFERSON CITY — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration revealed details of the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate rules for large employers on Nov. 4. Missouri’s business community has been waiting for guidelines to be released since the Sept. 9 announcement of the plan.  The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has always taken a stance

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MSHP report

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports. Among those listed as arrested: 58-year-old Gerald W. Thomas of Milwaukee, Wisconsin at 5:40 p.m. Thursday in Ste. Genevieve County on a warrant out of Platte County for failing to appear on non-moving traffic violations. He was being held in the Ste.

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Perryville Police report

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report. 24-year-old Megan L. Elder of St. Mary was cited for driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest by fleeing, fourth degree assault on a special victim and careless and reckless on October 21st. Police say the charges followed their observation of a vehicle jump a curb

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Rep. Jason Smith blasts Biden Administration over unconstitutional, authoritarian federal vaccine mandate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Jason Smith issued the following statement blasting the Biden Administration after the Occupational Safety and Health Administration at the Department of Labor and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced “emergency” rules forcing private companies to enforce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.   “These unconstitutional, authoritarian federal vaccine mandates sicken me

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