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Boozy boating is dangerous, avoid BUI this summer

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) wants Illinois boaters to be aware that Boating under the Influence of Alcohol (BUI) can be hazardous for passengers and swimmers, as well as other vessels on the water. With Illinois experiencing record high temperatures, boating on Illinois lakes and waterways has become a popular way for […]

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Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission Environmental Quality Committee meets Friday, Sept. 8

PERRYVILLE – The Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission Environmental Quality Committee will meet Friday, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. in the American Legion Walnut Room, 98 Grand Avenue, Perryville.   Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission Environmental Quality Committee September 8, 2023 11:00 A.M. In Person American Legion-Walnut Room 98 Grand Ave. Perryville, MO 63775  

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Reimbursement funds available for reducing lead in school drinking water

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is now accepting applications for Missouri’s public schools to request reimbursement for costs associated with reducing lead in drinking water.   During the 2022 legislative session, Missouri’s legislature passed and the Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 681, establishing the “Get the Lead Out

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MSHP invites job seekers to Career Expo

JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites those interested in exploring employment with the agency to attend a career expo. In addition to the position of trooper, the Patrol workforce includes over 60 civilian career paths. Divisions with current openings will have representatives available to answer questions

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Missouri State Parks is now accepting nominations for representatives on Missouri Trails Advisory Board

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Parks is accepting nominations for a water trail-use representative and an equestrian-use representative, each to serve three-year terms on the Missouri Trails Advisory Board. Members must be Missouri residents and must participate in the trail user group they represent.   New board members are appointed based upon experience with trail use and trail

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MDC’s ‘Day on the River’ set for Sept. 16 at Cape Girardeau’s Riverfront Park

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) “Day on the River” event showcasing the mighty Mississippi River is set for 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sept. 16 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau. MDC’s Day on the River event showcasing the mighty Mississippi River is set for 10 a.m. – 2

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MDA says organic certification funding is available

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced money is available to assist Missouri farmers and food processors in obtaining organic certification for their businesses.   Through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Certification Cost Share Program, producers may be reimbursed for up to $750 of their certification costs during the program year.  

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