CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet in special session today at 5 p.m. in the municipal building at 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The tentative agenda for the meeting: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Notice is hereby given that […]
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Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, and Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School recognized 23 students on Thursday April 2, 2026 in grades Kindergarten through 8th, for demonstrating the “HIVE” PBIS good character traits of either Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy. There are four “HIVE” PBIS characteristics that teachers and staff
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the promotion and protection of the state’s agriculture industry. With nearly 86,000 farms located on more than 27 million acres of farmland, the state’s Department of Agriculture works to connect farmers with consumers. Help us serve, promote, and protect the agricultural producers, processors, and
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As spring brings an increase in outdoor projects across Missouri, the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is reminding residents and businesses to take proper precautions before starting any digging work. “Every year, underground utility lines are damaged because they were not marked prior to digging,” said Commissioner John Mitchell of
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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension invites eligible landowners to apply for the Missouri Century Farm Program, which honors families who have owned and maintained the same farm for 100 years or more. The 2026 application period closes on May 1, leaving ample time for families to join the ranks of recent
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By State Senator Mike Henderson We’re back from spring break — refreshed, focused and continuing to advance meaningful legislation here at the Capitol. There’s a real sense of momentum in these final weeks of session as we prepare to dig into the state budget and work to deliver results for the people of our state
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STE. GENEVIEVE — Filing has ended for most of the offices which will be on the Ste. Genevieve County ballot for the August primary election. Most of the candidates are office holders seeking re-election and have no opposition. The only exception is for prosecuting attorney. Prosecuting Attorney: Terry Sue Sheehan-Republican Wayne R.
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Mike Henderson, R-Desloge, continues to lead the effort in the Missouri Senate to pass critical legislation aimed at keeping dangerous and unregulated kratom-derived products out of the hands of Missouri’s children and vulnerable adults. “Senate Bill 1605 is about protecting Missourians by putting some clear rules around kratom and cracking down
Preparing for Easter The week leading up to Easter has been busy, but productive, in the State Capitol. Policymakers have been vetting, improving and advancing bills, while meeting with constituents who are attending advocacy days in between. Many of you have also been preparing for Easter, having fasted, given up something important or practiced other
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SIKESTON, Mo. – Southeast Missouri Food Bank has received a $63,700 grant from the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust to support its Veterans Healthy Food Program, which provides monthly boxes of nutritious food to veterans. The program serves veterans across Southeast Missouri through distribution sites supported by VA partners in Poplar Bluff
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