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State of Illinois celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week from November 17-23 to highlight Illinois’ commitment to building a strong, skilled workforce through innovative apprenticeship programs. The weeklong celebration – which is designated through a proclamation – includes resources such as in-person and virtual events along with a social media campaign to celebrate […]

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St. Mary seeks laborer for Public Works Department

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ST. MARY – The City of St. Mary, Missouri is seeking immediate direct hire qualified candidate for a Public Works Department Laborer position.   According to the announcement, this full-time role involves maintenance and repair of water/sewer facilities, inspecting water meters including readings monthly, installing and repairing water and Sewer leaks and lines, assisting the

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Perryville Police reports

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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   34-year-old Kyle Raymond Hahs of Perryville was charged with possession of a controlled substance, driving while revoked or suspended, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility-first offense.   30-year-old Genevieve Marie Koenig of Perryville was charged with possession

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Missouri Ethics Commission reaches consent agreement with St. Mary officials

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JEFFERSON CITY – Two St. Mary officials, former Mayor Carlton Wyatt and current Alderman Annette Hacker have signed a consent agreement with the Missouri Ethics Commission following the commission’s investigation of improperly labeled campaign material during the campaign for the April 2024 election.   The two officials agreed to pay $100.   The agreement states

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Mercy among leaders in quality care while saving taxpayers nearly $100 million

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ST. LOUIS – Mercy is proving high quality care that aims to keep patients healthy and out of the hospital is an effective way to save money for everyone involved in the health care industry. Newly released results from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ranks Mercy No. 6 nationally in quality among

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Red Cross on 2024 trends – Climate crisis creates massive humanitarian needs amid nonstop disaster responses

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St. LOUIS, MO — In 2024, climate crisis mounted an overwhelming toll on people in Missouri and the U.S., who relied on the American Red Cross for relief and care as they faced the country’s second-highest number of billion-dollar disasters ever recorded. This year’s 24 major climate and weather events — each with losses exceeding $1

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MO Route 51 in Perry County reduced for bridge repairs

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SIKESTON—Missouri Route 51 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs on the Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River. You can see the Mississippi River through the hole in the driving surface of the Chester Bridge. This section of roadway

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Mercy Southeast provides tuition assistance for health care students

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Mercy’s Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences is welcoming its first class of Win From Within students. These students are all co-workers at Mercy Southeast who receive tuition assistance from Mercy.     Win From Within students work at Mercy Hospital Southeast as patient care associates, nurse technicians or

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