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Smith requests federal aid for Missourians impacted by devastating tornadoes

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WASHINGTON, D.C.  – On Wednesday, Rep. Jason Smith and the Missouri delegation sent a letter to President Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in support for Governor Parson’s request to provide federal assistance to local Missouri communities that were heavily impacted by the severe storms and deadly tornadoes that swept across the state […]

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Suspect in killing of Wayne County, Ill. deputy in custody

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CARLYLE, Ill. – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 8 is investigating an officer involved death (OID) involving a deputy from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO).   On Dec. 29, 2021 at approximately 5:00 a.m., ISP DCI Zone 8 was requested to assist with an officer involved shooting. Preliminary

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Filing ends for the April Municipal and School Election

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PERRYVILLE — Yesterday was the last day to file for the municipal and school election in April. There are seven filings for the Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education: Glendon Sattler filed for the three-year term. Casey Brewer filed for the one-year term. Melissa Hahn filed for the one-year term. Roger Sample

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Give Christmas trees a second life after the holidays

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By Ken Johnson, Horticulture Educator, University of Illinois Extension URBANA, Ill. – Once holidays are over, the Christmas trees tend to come down. Instead of hauling this year’s tree to the dump or having the city pick it up, consider repurposing it in your landscape. University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Ken Johnson says one popular use

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Governor Parson requests federal disaster declaration for 7 MO counties

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JEFFERSON CITY – On Tuesday, Governor Mike Parson requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approve a major disaster declaration for Missouri to provide federal assistance to a total of seven counties in response to severe storms and deadly tornadoes that swept across the state on the evening of December 10, resulting in extensive

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‘Hayli’s Law’ takes effect in the new year

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KANKAKEE – A new law on the books will prevent children’s lemonade stands from being shut down for not having a permit thanks to State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex). Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) with Hayli Martinez testifying during a hearing on Hayli’s Law. This new law was inspired by 12-year-old Hayli Martinez, whose lemonade stand

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Illinois surges mass vaccination operations statewide to meet COVID booster demand

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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker has directed the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) to enhance its partnerships with local health department mass vaccination operations throughout the state to help meet the growing demand for the COVID-19 vaccine booster. The State of Illinois is more than doubling personnel and

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MDC Cape Nature Center launches ‘Year in Color’ lineup with goose cooking, duck decoy carving

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in January with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free event schedule featuring owls, duck decoy carving, hands-on training for preparing Dutch oven bread and cooking goose, and the first hike of 2022! Discover nature in January with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation

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