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Perryville Police investigate attempted identity theft

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department is investigating a report of possible attempted identity theft.   Police say a Perryville woman came to the police station March 28th to report the attempted fraud.   Similar incidents seem to be common these days.   Experts offer these suggestions: Secure your Social Security number (SSN). Don’t carry […]

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MU tracking spread of bird flu, one test at a time

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Throughout the country, an extremely infectious disease called highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been circulating rapidly among flocks of chicken and turkeys. While the disease poses little risk to humans, it presents a serious threat to infected birds as well as the nation’s poultry industry, which is already facing supply chain

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Missouri Community Service Commission appoints three new commissioners

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC) announced today the recent appointment of three new commissioners to its board: Abigail Bidwell, of Kirksville, Samantha Ferguson Knight, of St. Louis, and Dr. Robin Smith, of Jackson. Commissioners are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Missouri Senate, and provide oversight and strategic vision for

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MDC needs experienced birders’ help with breeding bird survey

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Calling Missouri birders who know their birds by sight and sound! The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) needs volunteers to assist with four vacant bird-observation routes in Missouri as part of the 2022 North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) May 27 – July 7. The four Missouri BBS routes that need volunteers are

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CGS musicians fare well at IGSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest

By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer    CHESTER – In spite of having to compete virtually for the second year in-a-row, Chester Grade School musicians did an excellent of performing for the judges in the 2022 Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) Solo and Ensemble Contest.  Chester Grade School Band students Aiden Davitz and Avery Whittenborn

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Voters narrow field to top 16 coolest products made in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – With almost 110,000 votes cast, the field of contenders competing in the third annual “Makers Madness” contest has been narrowed to the Top 16. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, “Makers Madness” is a bracket-style tournament in which voters across the state will decide which product is The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.  

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