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Work will begin to restore PHS football fields damaged by tornado

PERRYVILLE – Work will soon begin to make the Perryville High School football fields safe for players and spectators after the fields were littered with broken glass and debris during the May 14 tornado. The playing field in Pirate Stadium and the practice field will be stripped and re-sodded to ensure that all dangerous materials […]

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Unemployment benefits are available to victims of March 14-15 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, wildfires

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On May 21, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe’s request for a major disaster declaration was granted by President Donald J. Trump, allowing Missourians in Perry and the following counties: Bollinger, Butler, Camden, Carter, Franklin, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Oregon, Ozark, Phelps, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Louis, Wayne, Webster, and Wright counties whose employment was lost

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TG Missouri earns $112,060 rebate for energy efficiencies as part of carbon neutrality goal

PERRYVILLE, MO. – TG Missouri Corporation’s Perryville facility has received a $112,060 Power Moves® rebate from Citizens Electric Corporation, recognizing a series of energy efficiency upgrades that align with the company’s commitment to sustainability and its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.   The rebate was earned through a combination of high-efficiency equipment upgrades,

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TG Missouri Corporation makes charitable donations to the community

PERRYVILLE, MO – TG Missouri Corporation announces donations totaling $32,000 to eight local organizations in May 2025, with a focus on education, health and safety. The company’s Interior Exterior Vice President, Chuck Agers, personally delivered the checks to thank the organizations for their roles in the community. The level of success enjoyed by TG Missouri

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Business groups urge lawmakers to reject regressive delivery tax

SPRINGFIELD — A coalition of business groups including the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Fuel & Retail Association, Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, Illinois Restaurant Association, Illinois Retail Merchants Association, NFIB Illinois and TechNet, released the following statement urging lawmakers to reject a new $1.50 tax on retail and food deliveries:   “Amid persistent

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Chester CUSD 139 seeks volunteers for summer food program

CHESTER – The Chester CUSD 139 has officially launched its Summer Food Program – SUN MEALS TO GO, designed to provide nutritious meals to children in the community throughout the summer months. A school official stated, “I am reaching out to ask for your help. We are currently seeking volunteer groups to assist with deliveries on select dates.

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Discover nature in June with MDC Cape Nature Center’s free programs

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in June with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs.  Mushrooms: Foraging for Summer Chanterelles (Virtual Only) | Noon – 1 p.m. on June 4 | Register online at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/207524 Mushroom hunting doesn’t need to end with morels. A whole flush of delicious and beginner-friendly mushrooms

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