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Memorial Hospital strengthens de-escalation skills

CHESTER — Memorial Hospital recently partnered with the Chester Police Department to provide an impactful Verbal and Physical De‑Escalation Training for staff, reinforcing the hospital’s ongoing commitment to workplace safety and high‑quality patient care.     The training, held on June 9 at the hospital, was led by Sergeant Joe Jany and Officer Steve Laramore. […]

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LFCS combats ‘Summer Childcare Tax’ as soaring inflation squeezes Cape Girardeau parents

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Working families across Cape Girardeau are facing mounting financial pressures this summer as historic childcare costs and inflation collide with the loss of school-year safety nets.   With center-based care in Missouri now averaging over $1,100 per month, the summer months pose a nearly impossible math problem for low- to moderate-income parents:

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Hawley demands answers from MLB for penalizing Christian players

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Robert Manfred in response to the MLB’s warning to San Francisco Giants pitchers for referencing Bible verses on their caps during the team’s “Pride Night.” Senator Hawley is demanding MLB answer for its apparent pattern of discriminating against Christians while promoting left-wing ideologies. 

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Friess announces grant funding for first responders in his district

RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess announced last week that more grant dollars are returning to the 115th district.   He said eight local fire departments, ambulance services, and fire protection districts have been awarded more than $164,000 in grants through the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s (OSFM) Small Equipment Grant Program.   Departments

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Apply now for Missouri State Fair jobs

SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair is now accepting applications for employment during the Fair in August. Starting pay is $15 per hour and benefits include valuable work experience, making new friends and free Fair admission.   Positions are available in: Admissions Backstage Campgrounds Carnival Grandstand Hospitality Janitorial Parking Maintenance Revenue Trams Youth Crew  

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Students named to Dean’s List at University of Maryland Global Campus

ADELPHI, MD — More than 20,000 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintain a

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Ste. Genevieve County Commission meeting minutes released

STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the Thursday, June 11 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released.   Ste. Genevieve County Commission Minutes THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026   19TH Day of the April Term. The Commission Met Pursuant to Adjournment. Present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Ruzicka, Associate Commissioners Cory Ford and Mark

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