By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER — The American Legion Auxiliary in Chester is conducting a Kleenex drive to help out local schools. Farida Hollaway, Auxiliary member, said, “The Chester American Legion Auxiliary is collecting packages of 3-or-4 Kleenex boxes to be distributed to all four schools in Chester.” “There is a big collection […]
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ST. LOUIS – This Veterans Day, November 11, 2021, the American Red Cross is honoring veterans. Last year, in the Missouri-Arkansas Region (which includes some counties in Illinois and Kansas that border the Mississippi and Missouri rivers), the American Red Cross provided nearly 10,000 emergency case services to military members and families. Emergency cases involve
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STEELEVILLE, Ill. — The Steeleville Police Department, Chester Police Department, and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office have once again teamed up for their 4th annual Cops and Kids at Christmas program! Cops and Kids at Christmas provides families in need this holiday season the opportunity to go holiday shopping with a member of local law
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EVANSVILLE — Christ Our Savior Lutheran High school will host the Evansville community blood drive on Dec. 1 from 2-6 p.m.
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MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin – The USDA Forest Service Eastern Region is requesting applications for the 2022 Cohesive Fire Strategy grant program. These competitive grants support local wildfire management initiatives on non-federal land in the 20 Northeast and Midwest states. Over the past six years, the region has distributed nearly $18 million through these grants and anticipates
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JEFFERSON CITY – Tuesday, Governor Mike Parson celebrated Missouri’s strong economic position as the number of Missourians on unemployment decreases, businesses continue to invest and expand in Missouri, and the state earns several economic recognitions. “Throughout the pandemic, we took a balanced approach that protected the health and safety of Missourians without sacrificing their livelihoods,”
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CHESTER — The City of Chester has announced it will again provide the fall leaf pick up program. According to a news release, these services will begin Monday, November 15th and continue throughout the end of November or as needed. Residents need to call 826-3712 to clearly leave the address where leaves are ready to
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With the most popular weekend for most Missouri deer hunters coming up Nov. 13 and 14, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) says deer numbers look good and reminds hunters of key regulations. The second weekend in November marks the opening of this year’s November portion of the firearms deer season,
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JEFFERSON CITY – Representatives from Missouri State Parks recognize and thank all veterans and active-duty military members for their service with two promotions in honor of Veterans Day. To show appreciation, all veterans and active-duty military members camping at a Missouri State Parks campground on Thursday, Nov. 11, will receive a voucher for a free night of
PERRYVILLE – Perry County School District No. 32 is collecting toiletries and household items for families in need this winter and the district is making it easy to donate. A drive-thru drop off will be held from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19 at the district’s central office at 400 Edwards St. Items
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