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Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education meets tonight

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 meets tonight for a special open session.   The agenda incudes a vote to go into  closed session.   The tentative agenda:   AGENDA PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32  Board of Education Special Mtg. Open Session Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 Career Center, Multipurpose Room 7:00

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EPA updates ventilation guidance to prevent spread of respiratory viruses at home, school, and work

LENEXA, KAN. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released updated guidance on indoor air quality strategies for preventing the spread of common respiratory viruses in homes, schools, offices, and commercial buildings. EPA’s updated guidance reflects the latest science on indoor air quality strategies and recent ventilation recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and

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MSHP will no longer release names of persons involved in traffic crashes

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced that effective November 1, 2024, at 3 p.m., the Missouri State Highway Patrol implemented a change to the preliminary online traffic crash and boat/drowning incident reports in which the names of involved parties will no longer be posted online. The Patrol was recently notified of

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Down to the wire: SIU political experts expect few changes in style ahead of election

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Political experts at Southern Illinois University Carbondale predict voters may not see many changes in how Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump adjust their tactics as the nation’s 2024 presidential campaign winds down in the waning hours toward Election Day, Tuesday. John Shaw, director of the

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Community Counseling Center Foundation to host 4th Annual Mary Mingle 5K

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – The Community Counseling Center Foundation is excited to announce the return of its 4th Annual Mary Mingle 5K on Saturday, December 7th. This festive event is a fun-filled way to support mental health services in the community while enjoying a holiday-themed run or walk. The 5K race will begin at 8:00 AM and

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MoDNR announces winners for 2024 Photo Contest

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has announced the winners for the 2024 MoDNR Photo Contest. This annual competition invites amateur photographers of all ages to explore and capture the stunning beauty of Missouri’s natural resources, showcasing the state’s diverse landscapes and vibrant outdoor activities. This year, nearly 450 entries were

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HWI to expand in Fulton, investing $13.9 million and creating 11 new jobs

FULTON, Mo. — HWI (HarbisonWalker International), one of the leading suppliers of refractory products and services in the United States and member of the Calderys Group, announced today that it will expand in Fulton, investing $13.9 million and creating 11 new jobs.   “We’re excited to see an innovative and world-class company like HWI continuing to

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Gov. Pritzker announces second round of applications for state-designated cultural districts

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have announced open applications for State-Designated Cultural Districts in Illinois. State-Designated Cultural Districts are communities, towns, or specific geographic areas that have a distinct shared historical and cultural identity that binds the community together. Once selected, the State plans to make

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EPA announces Missouri selectees to receive Nearly $700K in grants to help businesses prevent pollution

LENEXA, KAN. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the Missouri University of Science and Technology and Missouri State University have been selected to collectively receive nearly $700,000 in grants to provide technical assistance to businesses to develop and adopt pollution prevention (P2) practices in local communities. Missouri University of Science and Technology(Missouri

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