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DHSS publishes report detailing cannabis microbusiness activity 

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Article XIV, Section 2, of the Missouri Constitution requires the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) to appoint a chief equity officer within the Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR). Lesley Turek began employment as the chief equity officer in June 2024. Turek is charged with the development and implementation of programs […]

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Memorial Hospital announces the retirement of Carol Schulein-Buch

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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the retirement of Carol Schulein Buch, storeroom manager, after an extraordinary 48 years of dedicated service.     Carol Schulein Buch   Carol began her journey at Memorial Hospital on August 1, 1976, as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Ward Clerk. After three years in this

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DHSS publishes draft micro-business rule revisions

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JEFFERSON CITY – Following the first two rounds of microbusiness licensing, the Department of Health and Senior Services’ Division of Cannabis Regulation has published a first draft of microbusiness rule revisions to 19 CSR 100-1.060 and 19 CSR 100-1.190 for public feedback. These revisions are intended to ensure microbusiness licenses are issued to eligible individuals,

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Local talent recognized in photo contest at Memorial Hospital

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CHESTER – During the construction and renovation phase at Memorial Hospital, a photo contest was held to select local photos as artwork for the new spaces. “The response was overwhelming, with multiple talented individuals submitting their work. Staff had the pleasure of anonymously selecting the photos they liked best for their new space,” a hospital

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DED celebrates impact of Parson administration on Missouri’s economy

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO. — As Governor Mike Parson concludes his tenure as Missouri’s top economic developer, the Department of Economic Development (DED) celebrates the impact of the Parson administration on the state’s economy.   “Due to our unwavering commitment to supporting Missouri workers and business growth, we can confidently say that Missouri’s economy is stronger than

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‘Santa’s Helpers’ purchased Christmas gifts for 60 kids

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Annual event had CHS Football Team shopping for deserving local children By Jim Beers CHESTER – A local “decades-old” program has one again come through at Christmas time to purchase gifts at Christmas time to help children have a good Christmas. The annual event has financial and tangible support from numerous sponsors to fund the

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December Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Market held

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CHESTER – The Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Market took place Wednesday December 11, two weeks early to accommodate the Christmas Holidays.   At the December Mobile Market, special guests State Senator Terri Bryant and State Representative David Friess arranged for 150 frozen turkeys to be distributed to clients. Bryant and a representative from

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