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MU Extension offers free July webinar on ‘woods for wildlife’

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension will offer a three-part webinar series for landowners interested in improving their woods for wildlife.     Photo courtesy of Brian Schweiss.   The free series runs noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, July 8-22, said Brian Schweiss, MU Extension sustainable forestry specialist.   “Many woodland acres set idle with minimal management,” […]

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Mo joins multi-state effort challenging California’s ‘Plastics Act’

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Monday Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joined a coalition of 15 states and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) in challenging California’s Plastics Act to defend the interests of producers and consumers across the United States. This lawsuit intends to stop costs from being passed on to consumers, making necessities

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City of Perryville reminds residents of fireworks law

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PERRYVILLE – The city of Perryville has released the following information regarding fireworks in the city.     Firework season is here! Please review these important safety tips and ordinance reminders before celebrating.   No person under the age of seventeen (17) years of age shall possess, discharge, ignite, or explode any article of fireworks

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Cannabis microbusiness application timeline announced

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) will accept the third round of microbusiness license applications electronically, through the online registry portal from July 13-27, 2026. License issuance is expected to occur in December of this year. A current list of licensed microbusiness facilities can be found on the department’s website.     Microbusinesses are marijuana facility

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Camp Beta offers fun, camaraderie for youths with Type 1 diabetes

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Registration is now open for Camp Beta, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s free overnight camp at Southern Illinois for youths ages 10-16 who have Type 1 diabetes. Counselors-in-training are also being sought. Camp BETA participants enjoy a host of special adventures and activities. Photo provided. The camp is happening Sept. 19-20 at Touch

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Exploration and Survey of the Gegg Cave System

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The Sainte Genevieve Museum learning center welcomes back Chad McCain to its speaker series Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the orris Theater in Ste. Genevieve.  Go deep underground as McCain tells us about the discovery and exploration of the Gegg Cave System.It’s the largest significant cave discovery in Missouri of the last decade.

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Ste. Genevieve County Commission meeting minutes released

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the June 18 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been approved. Ste. Genevieve County Commission Minutes THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026 21st Day of the April Term.   The Commission Met Pursuant to Adjournment. Present were Associate Commissioners Cory Ford and Mark Marberry along with Deputy County Clerk,

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Schmitt re-passes Declaration of Independence on Senate floor ahead of America 250

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U.S. SENATE — Last week, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) took to the Senate Floor to reaffirm America’s Declaration of Independence ahead of our country’s 250th birthday.   Senator Schmitt explained how the United States’ Founding Fathers penned the Declaration of Independence—risking everything to defy an empire, affirming their inalienable rights and establishing a new nation

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