SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri Dairy is eager to bring information to improve profitability for dairy producers statewide. On Friday, Jan. 23, Missouri Dairy hosts the sixth annual Missouri Dairy Expo in conjunction with its annual meeting at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield. “We have a great lineup of experts for this year’s […]
Missouri Dairy Expo: harnessing technology, preserving tradition Read More »
by Tina Napper LEBANON, IL — Several entertaining acts will be taking to the stage at McKendree University’s Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (the Hett) for the second half of their 2025-2026 season. All events are open to the public with discounts for seniors, students, and Friends of the Hett. For tickets or more information
McKendree University announces spring season at The Hett Read More »
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging today released EngAging Illinois: A Comprehensive Plan for Living Well, a landmark multisector plan addressing the needs of older adults and caregivers. The plan establishes a decade-long blueprint to ensure the growing population of older Illinoisans can live dignified, engaged, productive, and meaningful lives at every stage of life. “EngAging Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) has announced the launch of the Illinois Retail Scholarship Challenge, which encourages high school seniors to develop creative, practical solutions to real business challenges facing the retail sector, with teams competing for scholarships of up to $60,000. Supported by grant funding from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic
SPRINGFIELD–During this Radon Action Month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) and the American Lung Association in Illinois encourage families and schools to talk about radon and its dangerous effects. One way to spur the conversation is to ask school-age students to enter artwork into the statewide awareness poster and
IEMA-OHS and American Lung Association in Illinois Recognize Radon Action Month Read More »
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has announced a judicial appointment to the 32nd Judicial Circuit. Austin Crowe, of Jackson, was appointed as the Associate Circuit Judge for Cape Girardeau County in the 32nd Judicial Circuit. Mr. Crowe is an assistant prosecuting attorney for New Madrid County and previously served in a similar role in the
Governor Kehoe announces appointment to 32nd Judicial Circuit Read More »
CHESTER – Chester Fire was dispatched to 1307 Jefferson Street at 9:27 p.m. on a recent evening by a report of a structure fire which was discovered by the Chester Police Department. Photo was taken by Mike Lutz Police also advised of several small explosions and one bigger one which was the
Fire departments extinguish Chester structure fire Read More »
CHESTER – The Chester Gas, Water & Sewer Committee meets Thursday at 1 p.m. for a special meeting. The date has changed from a previous news release. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING GAS, WATER & SEWER COMMITTEE CITY OF CHESTER, ILLINOIS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Gas, Water & Sewer Committee of the City of
Chester Gas, Water and Sewer committee will hold special meeting Read More »
MONMOUTH, IL — Kayla Braun of Evansville made the Dean’s List at Monmouth College for the Fall 2025 semester. To make the list, students needed to have a minimum 3.5 GPA while taking at least 3.0 academic credits for letter grade. Founded in 1853 and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Monmouth College offers 44 majors,
Braun makes Dean’s List at Monmouth College Read More »
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is in compliance with legal provisions related to the use of highway funds according to an audit report issued today by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. The audit, required by state law, includes a review of the Highway Patrol’s management of its appropriations from the State Highways
Auditor Fitzpatrick issues annual report on use of highway funds Read More »
