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Four members of the Mo. House will speak at Guardians’ Tuesday

JACKSON — Four current members of the Missouri House will speak Tuesday at the October 7 meeting of the Guardians of Liberty in Southeast Missouri.   The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. at Delmonico’s Steakhouse, 2951 Orchard Road, Jackson.   The meeting is open to the public.    The representatives will present their experiences […]

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Fall Events at the National Shrine of the Miraculous Medal

PERRYVILLE – You and your loved ones are invited to the following upcoming events at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Missouri: Rosary for Life: Saturday, October 4, at 9:30 a.m. We will pray the Rosary for the preservation of life at the Miraculous Medal Moments area behind the

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One-pot fall meals bring comfort, flavor and dairy to the table

ST. LOUIS – As cooler weather sets in and busy fall schedules take over, families are turning to one-pot meals for quick, comforting dinners. These dishes offer the perfect balance of flavor, nutrition and convenience — and dairy products play a starring role. “One-pot meals are ideal for busy families because they save time in

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One Day. One Mission. A World Without Violence. General Federation Of Womens Clubs (GFWC) International Day Of Service

STE. GENEVIEVE – On September 27, 2025, GFWC members around the world united with one clear mission: to bring awareness and eradicate domestic and sexual violence. The GFWC International Day of Service (GFWC IDS) went beyond raising awareness; it reflected our steadfast commitment to meaningful action. By embracing the principles of Educate, Engage, and Empower,

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October Newsbits from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy items for October.    Oct. 1 Archery deer hunting season Statewide The season is Oct. 1 through Jan. 18, closing Nov. 21-23 and Dec. 4-7 in counties with a firearms season and in Kane County west of Illinois 47.

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MoDOT says ‘Watch out for deer along roadways’

JEFFERSON CITY – October and November are peak months for deer to be on the move, and the Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to be prepared and not drive distracted.   According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri consistently ranks 10th to 15th in the country in deer-vehicle collisions each year. In 2024, there

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Jim Baker – local historian honored

STE. GENEVIEVE – At a dinner following the joint Ste. Genevieve History Conference on Sept. 27th, the Center for French Colonial Studies paid tribute to Margaret Kimball Brown, who had died April 10, 2024. Margaret was a noted archaeologist, writer, and presenter whose research made significant contributions to the history of the mid-Mississippi Valley. She

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Illinois Housing Development Authority awards $2 million to Habitat for Humanity to expand homeownership opportunities

CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) allocated $2 million to Habitat for Humanity of Illinois (HFHIL) to administer a new round of the Community Impact Fund, a program that helps working families, especially in Central and Southern Illinois, buy a home. The program is expected to create 100 new homeowners across Illinois.   “Homeownership

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