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Route 61 in Ste. Genevieve County reduced for drainage repairs

SIKESTON—U.S. Route 61 in Ste. Genevieve County will be reduced to one lane with a 14-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform drainage repairs from St. Mary Road to Quarrytown Road.   Weather permitting, work will take place from yesterday through Monday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.    The work zone

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report of arrests and incidents.   64-year-old Charles A. Leimbach of Jackson was arrested on charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia as a prior offender. Police say Leimbach was discovered during

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Mo Secretary of State receives State Senate redistricting maps from Judicial Commission 

JEFFERSON CITY — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has announced that the Judicial Redistricting Commission has filed Missouri State Senate redistricting maps with his office. Ashcroft, as secretary of state, serves as the chief elections officer for Missouri.   The district maps were received by Ashcroft’s office yesterday at 4:48 p.m. from the Office of Administration

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Letter to the editor discusses possible affiliation of PCMH with another healthcare system

The potential affiliation of Perry County Memorial Hospital with another healthcare system has resulted in much discussion among the community. The ramifications of such an affiliation will greatly affect the health care providers of Perry County. It is of course the doctors, nurses and administrative team that will be charged with adapting to a new

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Five trends impacting the future of the global soy market

Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council JEFFERSON CITY – Last year, U.S. soybean farmers grew nearly one-third of the soybeans in the global market. To ensure U.S. Soy retains access to a quickly changing, consumer-driven market, five state soybean checkoff groups jointly funded an effort designed to help soybean farmers make smart and informed decisions that will

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Eastern Missouri Girl Scout troop creates positive change in their community to earn their Silver Award

ST. LOUIS — The Gold Scout Silver Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve, allows girls in middle school to team up to make a difference, learn essential leadership skills and watch how seemingly small actions make a big difference.   For one Florissant Girl Scout troop, they saw an opportunity to

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Charter Communications has 280+ openings in Missouri

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Charter Communications, Inc. today announced it is now offering a minimum starting wage of $20 an hour including target commissions for all employees across its 41-state service area. The milestone is the fulfillment of a multiyear commitment that began in 2018 with the establishment of a $15 minimum starting wage.   Charter

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