SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding Illinoisans to check their household plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks as a part of national Fix-a-Leak Week this March 16-22, 2026. “Every year, household leaks waste approximately 1 trillion gallons of water nationwide. Chasing down leaks can help Illinoisans shave up to 10 […]
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and experienced birders to join the 2026 Missouri Birding Challenge (MBC) May 1-22! Registration will be open April 1-30. In southeast Missouri, birdwatching is an easy hobby to enjoy.
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BRANSON, MO. – Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) has awarded Downtown Perryville Advancement, Inc. (Downtown Perryville) a cost-sharing, People Energizing Places (PEP) Grant for their readiness to grow and implement the Main Street methodology for the success of their downtown. Over the next two years, Downtown Perryville will receive training, mentoring, and technical services,
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District 32 April Board of Education meeting has been moved to Wednesday, April 15. The April meeting was originally scheduled for April 8, but the date has been moved to allow time to reset the board after the April 7 election results have been certified. Newly-elected board members
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Selected students have demonstrated all four of the “PBIS HIVE” good behavior criteria” By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School selects monthly “Jackets of the Month”, formerly known as “Students of the Month”. “Jackets of the Month” are selected from among all teacher and staff nominations of students that qualify. Students can qualify for
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CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday. The tentative agenda for the meeting was released Tuesday afternoon. Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda March 19, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader Public Petitions & Correspondence Request from Patti Carter to help
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JACKSON, MO – It’s a startling statistic: Child molesters typically abuse 117 children before they’re caught. One community organization is fighting back, equipping children with the powerful message that an unwanted touch isn’t their fault, and they should tell a trusted adult. The Green Bear Project, a program sponsored by Southeast Missouri Networks
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CARTER COUNTY, Mo. – It started the day before Thanksgiving 2025 with a report to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) of a mature bull elk found shot dead and left to rot inside the wildlife refuge at the MDC Peck Ranch Conservation Area in Carter County. It continues with four charges filed in
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ST. MARY – The St Mary Board of Aldermen will meet this evening at 7 p.m. at city hall, 782 Third Street in St. Mary. This is an open meeting, and the public is invited to attend. The agenda of this meeting includes: Call to Order by Mayor – Adam Bequette Pledge of Allegiance to
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Julie S. Dayton 33, Coulterville, arrested March 10, 2026 by Illinois State Police on a Washington County warrant for a no driver’s license charge. Is incarcerated. Paul A. Dayton 35, Homeless, arrested March 10, 2026 by Randolph
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