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PCMS students’ work chosen for Children’s Art Festival

PERRYVILLE — Nine Perry County Middle School students have been selected to participate in the 2022 Children’s Arts Festival in Cape Girardeau. They are Lily McGee, Cheyenne Lawless, Lilly Cowell, Montana Lawless, Jade Reed, Lara Milliano, Abigail Hoff, Alyssa Drescher and Kelly Chavez.   Two students received awards for their artwork. Lilly Cowell’s painting entitled

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Perry County residents have been kept in dark about hospital future

We have an unfortunate situation that has developed with our Perry County Memorial Hospital (PCMH). There are two boards of directors for our hospital — The elected board of directors and the private board of directors. The private board of directors are responsible for nearly all major decisions and these board members have signed confidentiality

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SIU Maple Syrup Festival rescheduled, tickets available now for breakfast

by Christi Mathis    CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Maple Syrup Festival and Pancake Breakfast, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center’s ever-popular tradition, is happening in 2022, but it is being rescheduled from February to March due to recent increases in COVID-19 cases in the region and the unpredictable weather. The free family friendly festival will

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Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning Center featured in Zoom program tonight

ST. LOUIS — Don’t miss The Missouri Dinosaur, tonight, Thursday Feb 10, 7 p.m., CST, via Zoom. It’s FREE and OPEN to ALL! Students, check with your teachers! Many teachers offer extra credit to students who attend Academy STEM events and programs. Register here: https://academyofsciencestl.org/event/science-in-st-louis-a-monthly-virtual-series-on-science-in-st-louis-2/ FREE and OPEN to ALL. Junior Academy members, middle and

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Trailnet bike ride event schedule includes StG Gravel Classic

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Registration is open today for the 2022 Trailnet Classics, a series of multi-distanced, supported bike rides across the greater St. Louis region – including the StG Gravel Classic April 9 in Ste. Genevieve. These bike rides help fund Trailnet’s work for safer streets for all.   The Trailnet Classics are a

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A new area code is coming to the 314 area code region

JEFFERSON CITY—The Missouri Public Service Commission continues to work with the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) and the telecommunications industry on implementation of an overlay plan and the introduction of a new area code in the 314 area code region in Missouri.   The new area code will be 557. All existing 314 area

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Business leaders plan meeting to discuss possible PCMH affiliation

PERRYVILLE – Ongoing efforts for transparency regarding negotiations between Perry County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) and a potential partner continue.   The community’s largest employers seek answers from potential partners regarding the Request for Information (RFI) process as it relates to the delivery of healthcare services in Perry County.   Leaders from Robinson Construction, Buchheit Enterprises,

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