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Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee meets Aug. 3

CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet in special session Monday, August 3, 2026 in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois.   The notice and agenda for the meeting:   NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING   CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE   Notice is hereby given that the […]

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Be alert for MoDOT mowing crews

JEFFERSON CITY – A rainy spring and warm temperatures mean seasonal growth along Missouri’s roadways. The Missouri Department of Transportation urges motorists to use caution when encountering tractor mowers near the shoulders of interstates and other busy roadways.   “Our mowing efforts focus on visibility and safety,” said MoDOT State Maintenance Director Darin Hamelink. “Please watch out

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Babysitting class held at Memorial Hospital

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital recently hosted two Child and Babysitting Safety Classes, providing area youth with the knowledge and confidence needed to become responsible babysitters and caregivers.     June Certified Babysitters: Back Row L-R: Alayna Garver, Kenna Knop, Brooke Chandler, Brynn Berkbuegler, Myah Palacio, Taytum Holder. Front Row L-R: Sophie Rieckenberg, Ady Caron, Kimberly

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A Tax Worth Paying

by Caleb JonesI’m normally the guy who says, “Vote no on all taxes.” I get a burr in my saddle whenever I’m asked to pay a tax and can’t see where the money actually goes. But there’s one tax I’ll gladly pay: Missouri’s Parks, Soils and Water tax. This tiny one-tenth of 1% sales tax

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SIBA Skilled Trades Summer Camp introduces high school students to construction careers through hands-on training

O’FALLON, IL – More than 20 high school students spent the week of July 20-24, 2026, exploring rewarding careers in the construction trades during the Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) Skilled Trades Summer Camp. The immersive, five-day program gave students the opportunity to visit union apprenticeship training centers and experience the work of skilled trades

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