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Chester Grade School Christmas Concert creates holiday spirit

6th Grade Band and Junior High Band perform exceptionally well!   By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Annual Chester Grade School Christmas Concert took place Thursday December 5. The event was hosted at the Chester High School Gymnasium in order to accommodate the large crowd comfortably and safely, and because parking was much more available […]

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Proposal to designate critical habitat for four mussel species opens public comment period

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are proposing to designate critical habitat for four species of endangered freshwater mussels. Habitat for the rayed bean, sheepnose, snuffbox and spectaclecase mussels can be found in 17 states in the central and eastern United States. We are proposing to designate a total of 3,974 river miles

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APPLY NOW: Foundation for Soy Innovation Scholarship

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Foundation for Soy Innovation scholarship program is back, bringing opportunities for college-aged students to further their education and interest in the soybean industry. The scholarships, made possible by contributions from Missouri’s farmers, support students and early-career faculty who are working along the soy value chain, from agronomic research to developing

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Perry County School District No. 32 releases board meeting report

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 has released its Summary of the December 11, 2024 Board of Education meeting.   Approval of the consent agenda items: Nov. 13, 2024 Regular session minutes Nov. 22, 2024 Special session minutes Warrants Program Evaluations (2024-25 FY) MSBA policy adoption GB-1 (Part-Time and Substitute Employment) GBE

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Aldermen approve going forward with McBride Homes for new housing development

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve Board of Alderman has voted to have the city attorney enter into discussions with McBride Homes for the development of the Progress Parkway residential development. The vote to move forward on the project was 7-0-1 with Alderman Jeff Eydmann absent. When asked how long the discussion may take, City

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Missouri families gain access to new resource guide for supporting children

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri families now have a new tool at their fingertips: a comprehensive resource guide designed to support parents and caregivers of children from birth to age 12. This guide, developed in partnership by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and LifeCourse Nexus Training and Technical Assistance Center (UMKC

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Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services earns Reaccreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced its reaccreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board following a rigorous, multi-year effort. This achievement underscores DHSS’ ability to lead premier public health services through partnerships and collaboration in local communities. PHAB, established in 2007, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing

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Missouri considers easing GPA Requirement for some teaching certifications

JEFFERSON CITY – Earlier this month the Missouri State Board of Education voted to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking to change the requirements for some teacher certification areas. The current rule requires a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher in the specific content (i.e. subject) area for which the teacher is seeking

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Illinois man sentenced to more than 23 years in prison for selling fatal fentanyl

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Missouri ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Tuesday sentenced a man who sold the fake Percocet pills that killed a man in St. Louis County in 2022 to 23 years and eight months in prison. “I’m going to send a message to other drug dealers,”

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