By Sydney Winn COLUMBIA, Mo. – The annual Tomato Festival in Columbia will celebrate 20 years when the free event returns to the University of Missouri’s Jefferson Farm and Garden 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4. Since its first harvest in 2005, the festival has grown from a modest tomato tasting into a signature event showcasing […]
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CARBONDALE – The Illinois Department of Transportation is inviting the public to join them at Expo Hall during the Du Quoin State Fair, where fairgoers can learn about projects happening in their communities, find information about job openings and obtain assistance in applying for employment online. Visitors will have a chance to learn more about
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Health Department is reporting that a mosquito sample collected in the city of Sparta, Illinois has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). This is the first confirmed positive WNV mosquito sample in the county in 2025. West Nile Virus is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito
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STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its report of arrests and incidents for the week ending August 15, 2025. Arrested Person: 4 (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 6 Assault: Assist Other Agency: Animal Control: 12
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STE. GENEVIEVE — Hot or not, Ste. Genevieve’s monthly 4th Friday Art Walk is always cool…and there are always some surprises. This August 22 the art walk locations will include these galleries: In the Little Bohemia neighborhood on North Main Street Music Art Love will offer live music by Rocky Martin Music, art
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PERRYVILLE – Perry County School District No. 32 has released a summary of the board of education meeting held August 17. The open session was called to order at 4:01 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance was recited. The board approved the following: ● The amendment of the 2025-2026 school calendar for
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SIKESTON – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is inviting the public to join the discussion on high-priority unfunded transportation needs at an upcoming meeting. Those attending will also be able to view information and provide input on the state’s long-range transportation and freight and rail needs, as MoDOT works to update its Long-Range Transportation
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PERRYVILLE – The University of Missouri Extension in Perry County will host a MyChart training class designed to equip seniors with the essential skills and confidence needed to navigate and manage their healthcare online. MyChart, a secure online patient portal, offers convenient access to medical records, test results, prescription renewals, appointment scheduling, and direct communication with healthcare
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SPRINGFIELD–Whether it’s a severe weather event, power for telecommunications loss, or the threat of school violence, students need emergency preparedness information during this Back2School Safety Month. “August is a busy month with students returning to school and college and we encourage preparedness education so that the school year is as smooth and positive as
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Two from Chester High School and four from Chester Grade School. By Jim Beers CHESTER – At the end of the 2025-26 school year, Chester School District # 139 will be six teachers shorter. Together these six teachers, two from Chester High School and four from Chester Grade School, have 176 years teaching of experience.
