BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen one cent per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.84/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 6.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 22.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Monday, Governor Mike Kehoe praised the united recovery effort in St. Louis that is moving the community forward following the devastating May 16 EF-3 tornado that destroyed or damaged thousands of homes and businesses, killed five people, and impacted the lives of tens of thousands of St. Louisans. The State of Missouri’s
SPRINGFIELD, Ill- The theme for this year’s National Fire Prevention Week has been announced and it’s focused on Lithium-Ion Battery Safety. Most of the electronics we use in our homes every day — smartphones, tablets, power and lawn tools, laptops, e-cigarettes, headphones, and toys, to name just a few — are powered by lithium-ion batteries. In
SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair Foundation is proud to announce a $45,000 donation from FCS Financial in support of the new Governor Michael L. Parson Arena. Of the total contribution, $25,000 was gifted by the FCS Financial Rural Community and Agriculture Foundation, and $20,000 was contributed by FCS Financial. “FCS Financial has supported the
CHESTER — The Chester Municipal Band will perform in concert at 7 this evening in the back parking lot of the Chester American Legion Hall, 500 Opdyke Street.
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CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at city hall. Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda June 19, 2025 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader/Brenda Owen Public Petitions & Correspondence Standing Committee Reports Take Pride Award-JoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader Planters-Linda Schafer Tourism-Brenda
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The lack of exercise is more pronounced among adults with disabilities than the general population, but a team of researchers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale is discovering that a simple game with low-cost prizes may offer solutions. (Above) EDC clients walk and play the Step It Up
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–- State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) issued the following statement after former Speaker Mike Madigan was sentenced in federal court for his role in sweeping corruption: “Mike Madigan’s sentencing is a long overdue moment of accountability for the damage he did to Illinois. He spent decades consolidating power and enriching himself and his
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MURPHYSBORO, IL –Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) released the following statement in response to a lawsuit seeking the removal of the Ten Commandments monument from the Jefferson County Courthouse lawn: “As the State Senator representing Jefferson County, I strongly support keeping the Ten Commandments monument on the courthouse lawn. The principles represented by this
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PRAIRIE DU ROCHER – The Lewis & Clark Chapter of the Illinois Society of Sons of the American Revolution recently presented the Law Enforcement Commendation Medal and Certificate posthumously to Officer Jason P. Roscow. His parents, Ann and Ervin Roscow of Prairie du Rocher, accepted. Ann and Ervin Roscow show the medal and
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