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Master Gardener training offered in Perryville

PERRYVILLE – The mission of the Missouri Master Gardener Extension Program is “helping others learn to grow.” The Master Gardener program provides in depth horticultural training to individuals throughout Missouri who then volunteer their time applying what they have learned to help others in their communities to learn about gardening and environmental education. The Master […]

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Illinoisans urged to celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday safely

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans to celebrate the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday safely by taking precautions to protect everyone from foodborne illnesses as well as uninvited guests – those seasonal viruses that may be circulating. Hosts can protect their guests by following basic food safety steps, including keeping hot foods hot,

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IDOT says: ‘Don’t let a DUI gobble your life or someone else’s this Thanksgiving: Buckle up and drive sober’

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies throughout the state are ramping up patrols and reminding the public to buckle up and drive sober this Thanksgiving. Hundreds of enforcement zones and other enforcement patrols will be looking for seat belt law violators and impaired drivers through Dec. 2.  

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Governor-Elect Kehoe announces Chris Chinn as director of Missouri Department of Agriculture

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe has announced the appointment of Chris Chinn as Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA). “Director Chinn knows Missouri agriculture, and I am proud to have her on our team as we expand our ag industry and support the farmers who feed, fuel, and clothe the world,” Governor-Elect

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Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve invites all to events

STE. GENEVIEVE – Please make plans to join the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve at one or more of its upcoming events!     Sunday, December 1 at Noon: Decorate the Guibourd-Valle for the holiday season. We provide all the materials needed but feel free to bring wire cutters and/or wire if you have

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Christ Our Savior FFA

EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior FFA members attended a leadership training conference at Breese Central High School.     (Starting back row, left to right) Brian Liefer, James Wandro, Adam Rahn, Olivia Crank, and Lacee Liefer.   Members were split up into different groups and attended several workshops with section officers and one major state officer.   Members also got

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Cape County Emergency Management Director will speak

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Cape Girardeau County Emergency Management Director Sam Herndon will be the guest speaker at the December meeting of the Guardians of Liberty in Southeast Missouri.   The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. December 3rd at Delmonico’s Steakhouse, 2951 Old Orchard Road in Jackson.   Herndon has four year’s experience in the

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Think safety in the kitchen this Thanksgiving Day

SPRINGFIELD, Ill- Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment, with four times the average number occurring. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) on Thanksgiving Day alone, an estimated 1,610 home cooking fires were reported to U.S. fire departments in 2022, reflecting a 399 percent increase over the daily average. Cooking

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The approved meeting minutes for the October 16th regular meeting and November 14th special meeting have been released

CHESTER – The minutes of the October 16th regular meeting and the November 14th special meeting have been released. October 16: October 16, 2024 Board Minutes November 14: November 14, 2024 Board Minutes

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