I love witnessing the power of Missouri agriculture throughout the entire month of August. Fromwatching children and adults of all ages roam the grounds at the Missouri State Fair to producers fromall over the state attending the annual Missouri Farm Bureau Commodity Conference, it’s aninvigorating time. It’s a reminder of the impact that farmers and […]
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CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet in regular session Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the City Hall, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: Chester Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting sept.2023 (1)
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CHESTER — The Chester Fire Department thanked all the mutual aid companies and other first responders that assisted on a structure fire in Rockwood Tudesday. In a post on social media the CFD thanked Steeleville Fire, Campbell Hill Fire, Ellis Grove Fire, Sparta Fire, MedStar Ambulance, Randolph County Sheriff Office, Steeleville PD and
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PERRYVILLE — We want to congratulate Mrs. Diane Unterreiner on her retirement from Elementary School Principal at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. Mrs. Diane Unterreiner has been a dedicated educator at the public school for 25 years and St. Vincent Elementary Principal for six years. Mrs. Unterreiner always puts Christ first
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HILLSBORO – Sheriff Dave Marshak announces arrests and charges after an armed robbery, kidnapping, and stolen vehicle case led police on a pursuit through two states. 23-year-old Blake Steadham of Barnhart is charged with Robbery – 1st Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. He is being held at the Jefferson County Jail without Bond.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — A new health humanities essay from the University of Missouri highlights how the narrative of many news stories detailing the challenges of health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic often emphasized individual experiences. However, many of these news stories often left out broader public health, socioeconomic and environmental contexts that are critical
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Budget Director Dan Haug announced Tuesday that net general revenue collections for August 2023 grew 3.1 percent compared to those for August 2022, from $1.01 billion last year to $1.04 billion this year. Net general revenue collections for 2024 fiscal year-to-date declined 2.0 percent compared to August 2022, from $1.98
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CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. William J. Welmon 45, Sparta, arrested August 28, 2023 by Chester Police for driving while license revoked or suspended and operating uninsured motor vehicle. Bond amount is $1,500. Is incarcerated. Randy E. Edwards 63, Homeless, arrested August 28, 2023
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PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. Police were called to the 800 block of West St. Joseph Street at 11 p.m. Tuesday, August 22nd by a report of careless and reckless driving.
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JEFFERSON CITY – Twelve people died in traffic crashes, no one died in a boating crash, and no one drowned during the 2023 Labor Day holiday weekend. The Patrol investigated nine of the traffic fatalities. The Joplin (MO) Police Department investigated two traffic fatalities, and Springfield (MO) Police Department investigated one traffic fatality during the
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