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R-II launches Prop SG informational website

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District is excited to share that our Prop SG informational website is now available to the community at this link: https://bit.ly/PropSG. After nearly two years of long-range facility planning, discussions and feedback through the Facilities Committee, the Board of Education voted to place Prop SG, a

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Severe winter weather intensifying Red Cross blood crisis

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — As severe winter storms continue to move through the country, the American Red Cross asks members of the community to schedule the earliest-available blood or platelet donation appointments in their area once it is safe to give.    Dangerous snow and ice conditions have contributed to about 600 blood drive cancellations

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Smartphone reminders can improve memory for older adults with dementia

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Older adults with dementia or mild cognitive impairment sometimes struggle to remember daily tasks, including managing medications, shopping for groceries and tracking upcoming events, including birthdays, anniversaries or doctor appointments.   In a recent study involving researchers at the University of Missouri and Baylor University, older adults with dementia or mild cognitive

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Veterans honored for war time service

PERRYVILLE – The State of Missouri recognizes active service members and veterans who served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn. Four veterans: Dennis Bovey, U.S. Navy 1972-1992, Jerry Brandel, U.S. Army 1977-1996, Joseph Herschbach, U.S. Army 1968-1970, and Thomas Nations, U.S. Army 1972-1992, 

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Illinois schools and nonprofit organizations served nearly 18 million meals during summer break last year  

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced today that Illinois schools and nonprofit organizations served nearly 18 million meals last summer during the months of June, July, and August under the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). ISBE is now seeking additional school districts, community organizations, churches, camps, park districts, and others to serve

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