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Egg-citing times are happening at Missouri state parks and historic sites

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – This year’s Easter lineup is something to talk about. If you’ve been ‘dyeing’ for a reason to get outdoors, Missouri’s state parks and historic sites are providing the perfect ‘egg-scape.’ Hundreds of treats have been hidden, and there’s no license needed for these hunts. Join our team members across the state for […]

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Chester CUSD No. 139 Board of Education minutes released

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CHESTER – The minutes of the Thursday, February 19, 2026 meeting of the Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 have been released.   CHESTER COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.139 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting February 19, 2026   The Board of Education of Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 held a Regular Meeting

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Cedarhurst to feature SIU Carbondale students’ photos

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The photographic talents of 12 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students and recent graduates will be on display beginning Saturday, March 21, at the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mount Vernon.   “Silver Heart,” a silver gelatin print by John Boucher, is one of 12 photographs by SIU students

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MSHP reports

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports.   Among them:   Twenty-one year old Kowin D. Schumer of Perryville was cited for DWI at 8:53 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. He was released.

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Students from over 40 high schools competing in SIU’s Math Field Day

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — High school students from across Illinois and Missouri will enjoy a day of competition and accomplishment at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s annual Math Field Day on March 24 at the Banterra Center. Participants come from around the region to compete in SIU’s annual Math Field Day. Photo provided. A maximum

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Missouri Association of School Administrators Honors 2026 Award Recipients at Annual Conference

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LAKE OZARK, Mo. — The Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) recognized outstanding school leaders from across the state during the 2026 MASA/MOSPRA Spring Conference Awards Banquet held at Margaritaville Lake Resort. The annual awards celebrate excellence in leadership, service and advocacy on behalf of Missouri’s public school students and communities.   “Recognizing these leaders

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MDC reminds people to be BearWise about black bears

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With warming weather and the many wonders of nature awakening in spring, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people to be BearWise. Missouri’s estimated 1,000+ black bears are waking up and are focused on fattening up after a long winter’s sleep. Unsecured food sources around homes and outbuildings could attract the

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