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Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet Tuesday

CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet Tuesday, July 8.   The tentative agenda for the meeting:   (The minutes of the previous meeting will follow the agtenda for the next meeting.)   Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 4:30 P.M., Breezy […]

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Bats, baptizings, bison and more at lake area Missouri state parks and historic sites

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri state parks and historic sites have many activities planned throughout the lake area. Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, at 9:30 a.m. – Children’s Story Time at Ha Ha Tonka State Park.Join park team members every Thursday morning at the park visitor center at 1491 State Road D in

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New Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Launches

Illinois Department of Human Services integrates divisions to improve outcomes and access, promoting recovery and wellness for all Illinoisans CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker has announced that the newly formed Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) has officially begun operations. Housed in the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), the new division integrates the former

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Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial to dedicate VSTAA flag

PERRYVILLE, Mo. – Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) is honored to announce the upcoming dedication of the Veterans Standing Together Across America (VSTAA) Flag.     An extraordinary art piece and symbol for suicide prevention, created by retired U.S. Navy Chief and nationally recognized artist, Joe Pisano of Pisano Artistry.   The Missouri VSTAA Flag,

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Missouri Attorney General Bailey joins national health care fraud takedown resulting in over $275K in alleged fraud

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that 15 defendants have been charged in connection with more than $275,000 in alleged fraud, from across the state, as part of the Attorney General’s Office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) ongoing efforts to combat Medicaid fraud and protect taxpayer dollars. “Every dollar stolen from

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Mineral Area College Foundation announces ‘The President’s Ball: All In For MAC’

PARK HILLS – The Mineral Area College (MAC) Foundation is thrilled to announce “The President’s Ball: All In For MAC,” a casino night dedicated to supporting the annual Enhancement Grant campaign. This exciting event aims to raise crucial funds to enhance educational opportunities and resources for Mineral Area College students and faculty. The President’s Ball

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Memorial Hospital hosts 3rd Annual Jr. Explorers Camp

CHESTER, ill. – Memorial Hospital hosted its third annual Junior Explorers Camp from June 25–27, welcoming 12 enthusiastic students entering grades 6–8 for a hands-on introduction to the world of healthcare. Led by Program Coordinator Mariah Bargman, the camp offered a dynamic, behind-the-scenes experience designed to spark curiosity in science, medicine, and patient care.  

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