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Mo Parks Assn donates three track chairs for use in state parks

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Parks Association is committed to making Missouri’s state parks and historic sites accessible to all. As part of that commitment, the association donated three Action Trackchairs for visitors with mobility challenges.     Trackchairs are electric all-terrain wheelchairs that allow guests with limited mobility to partake in outdoor activities, such […]

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Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance continues to provide post-disaster consumer support

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As Missouri consumers work through the post-disaster claims process, the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) continues to provide support and guidance on several insurance-related topics, including supplemental claims and the recovery process. “Navigating an insurance claim involves many steps that can be overwhelming and confusing, which adds to the stress of disaster

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CEC postpones planned power outage due to heat

PERRYVILLE – Citizens Electric Corporation has announced plans to reschedule a planned power outage set to impact approximately 3,456 members in the northernmost portion of Ste. Genevieve County. However, due to rising temperatures, MISO guidance for conservative operation and an active heat advisory, the planned power outage scheduled for Saturday, June 28 has been postponed.

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Ste. Gen Museum welcomes Vietnam Vet, Author

The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center welcomes Vietnam Vet and author, Mel Carney to its speaker series this evening at 7 pm at the Orris theater.the program is sponsored by Robinson Construction.  Carney says it’s very difficult to explain combat to a non-combat person. This is something many veterans struggle with, but it’s important to

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Sparta Police report

SPARTA, Ill. – The Sparta Police Department reports the arrest of 48-year-old Jamie R Wilson of Sparta on charges of domestic battery, aggravated battery of a peace officer, and resisting/obstructing a peace officer.     Police say Wilson was arrested around 9:28 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2025.

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Chester High School Honors Night 2025

Two-part event recognizes 2025 CHS Awards as well as presents 56 college scholarships By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester High School hosted its 2025 Honors Night event Wednesday night May 7th at Colbert Memorial Gymnasium on Rocky Bridges Court. This year’s event encompassed so many recognitions and awards that Casey Hawkins, CHS School Counselor, decided

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