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Schmitt proposes ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has proposed a Parents’ Bill of Rights ahead of the next legislative session in January. The Parents’ Bill of Rights would protect parents’ rights to have a well-informed say in their children’s education, strengthen parents’ abilities to take action related to their children’s education, and increase transparency […]

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‘Scouting for Food’ drive is success, brings in 4,600 items

CHESTER — Boy Scouts from Chester and their leaders were kept busy recently sorting some 4,600 food items collected at this year’s Boy Scouts “Scouting for Food” project.  The “Scouting for Food” donations come just at the right time prior to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Photo by Bob Koenegstein.   This annual project has been conducted

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Superintendent search survey open through Dec. 14

PERRYVILLE — Community members are invited to share their thoughts about the leadership qualities they believe are important for the next superintendent of Perry County School District 32. With the announcement by Superintendent Andy Comstock of his intention to retire at the end of the 2022-23 school year, the Board of Education has contracted with

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Treasurer Fitzpatrick to launch third annual ‘12 Days of Unclaimed Property’ on social media

JEFFERSON CITY – It’s the most wonderful time of the year—and Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick will spend the next 12 business days reminding Missourians to channel their inner-Kris Kringle and check the Unclaimed Property list. Beginning tomorrow and continuing through December 16, the @MOTreasurer Twitter and Facebook accounts will encourage Missourians to search the

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Warmer temps are ideal for litter pickup

JEFFERSON CITY—As the unseasonably warm temperatures continue, Missouri Department of Transportation is looking for help removing litter from the state’s roadways. “We’ve completed the last of our mowing for 2021 and this has the unfortunate effect of making litter more visible along Missouri roads,” said Natalie Roark, state highway maintenance director. “While the weather continues

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Students in French classes visit immersive Van Gogh Exhibit

STE. GENEVIEVE — Earlier this month, Ste. Genevieve Middle School and Ste. Genevieve High School French teacher Mrs. Bre Uzzell took her French 3, French 4, and French 5 students on a field trip to visit the Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience at the Saint Louis Galleria’s Starry Night Pavillion. Jamison Kemper, Bre Uzzell,

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Ste. Genevieve’s Holiday Christmas Festival is this weekend

STE. GENEVIEVE — Historical Ste. Genevieve, Missouri will be celebrating its annual Holiday Christmas Festival on Saturday, December 4th and Sunday, December 5th, 2021. The event is an opportunity for both entertainment and education – a fantastic parade with a lot more going on. The parade is one of the largest holiday parades in Missouri:

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