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MDC needs birders to help with Audubon Christmas Bird Count

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages experienced Missouri birders to become citizen scientists by helping with the National Audubon Society’s 125th Christmas Bird Count (CBC) between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5, 2025. The CBC is an annual bird census where thousands of volunteers across the U.S., Canada, and other countries go […]

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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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FERC approves Citizens Electric Corporation’s request for separation from Wabash Valley Power Alliance

By Citizens Electric Corporation, a members-owned entity PERRYVILLE — On October 31, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved the separation of Citizens Electric Corporation (Citizens) from Wabash Valley Power Alliance. (Wabash Valley), Citizens Electric’s generation and transmission wholesale provider. The separation is one part of a broader settlement with Wabash Valley. This is

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Free application for federal student aid now available for students, families to complete

JEFFERSON CITY – The Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is now available for students to complete and submit, more than a week ahead of the planned release date of December 1. The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) encourages students to file their FAFSA before February 3, 2025 to

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

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in December with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs!   Nature Rx: Yoga at the Cape Nature Center | 6 – 7 p.m. on Dec. 4 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Register online at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/203343 Time spent in nature is healing

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Board Briefs from Nov. 19, 2024, Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II Board of Education meeting

STE. GENEVIEVE — This information includes highlights from the Ste. Genevieve County R-II Board of Education’s Nov. 19, 2024, Regular Meeting.   This is an unofficial record.   The official Board Minutes are posted on the district website and are located on BoardDocs.   MSBA MONTHLY REPORT   The MSBA November Board Report takes a

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