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Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee to meet Sept. 8

Notice is hereby given that the Cemetery and Finance Committee of the City of Chester, Illinois, will hold a special meeting at the hour of 5:00 p.m. on September 8, 2026 at the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois.  Agenda is as follows: AGENDA Call to Order Roll call Review and discussion on […]

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Governor Kehoe Orders Capitol Dome Lighted Teal and Purple in Recognition of National 988 Day and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine teal and purple, beginning at sunset on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, through sunrise on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in recognition of National 988 Day. The lighting raises awareness of the support available through 988 for mental health and substance

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Perry County School District 32 to meet Wednesday

AGENDAPERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32Board of Education Special Meeting – Work SessionWednesday, September 9, 2026Temporary Central Office, 503 Schindler Road (rear entrance)5:00 – 6:30 p.m.I. Work Session called to orderII. Pledge of AllegianceIII. Approval of the AgendaIV. Construction Discussion and UpdatesV. Adjourn the Work SessionNOTICE OF MEETINGPublic notice is hereby given that a regular

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How Ste. Genevieve helped win the American Revolution

The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center presents  “How Ste. Genevieve helped win the American Revolution”  in its next speaker series presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 pm at the Orris Theater in Ste. Genevieve. In May 1780, Commandant François Vallé sent the Ste. Genevieve militia north to help defend St. Louis against a coordinated

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SIU’s THRIVE event on Sept. 16 focuses on mental health, suicide prevention

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host an entertaining, informative event focusing on wellness, mental health and suicide prevention on Sept. 16. Wellness and Health Promotion Services is sponsoring THRIVE from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Faner Plaza. While the focus is especially on students, everyone is welcome. Held during Suicide

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Lt. Governor David Wasinger and Missouri Veterans Commission to Host Estate Planning Services for Veterans in Jefferson City

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger, in partnership with the Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC), will host a free estate planning services clinic for Missouri veterans and their spouses on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Jefferson City. Estate planning is one of the most important steps veterans can

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2026 Ste. Genevieve History Conference Set for September 19

The Foundation for the Restoration of Ste. Genevieve will host its annual Ste. Genevieve History Conference on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The Conference will bring together historians, researchers and preservationists for a day devoted to the people, places and events that shaped Ste. Genevieve and the mid-Mississippi Valley. This year’s conference will feature five presentations

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MDC hosts several hunter education skills sessions in southeast Missouri this fall

Individuals have a variety of upcoming opportunities to receive hunter education certification in southeast Missouri.     CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to finish their hunter education certification in southeast Missouri this fall. The skills session is the final step to becoming hunter education certified and is open to participants ages 11 and older. MDC staff are hosting several classes

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