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Fall tree planting: Rooting for a greener tomorrow

COLUMBIA, Mo. – As autumn paints Missouri’s landscapes in brilliant hues, it also signals the start of the best season for planting trees, says University of Missouri Extension state forestry specialist. “Fall offers a unique window of opportunity for tree establishment, making it the preferred time for forestry professionals, municipalities and homeowners alike,” says Stelzer. […]

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Attorney General Catherine Hanaway formally sworn in as Missouri’s 45th attorney general

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine L. Hanaway was ceremonially sworn in as the 45th Attorney General of Missouri during a ceremony in Missouri State Capitol. Hanaway, who is the first woman to serve as Missouri Attorney General, was surrounded by family, colleagues, and friends as she took the oath of office administered

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Ste. Genevieve taxpayers, county officials sue state over alleged Hancock Amendment violations

Ste. Genevieve, MO – Taxpayers and county officials from Ste. Genevieve and Iron Counties have filed a lawsuit against Governor Mike Kehoe and other state officials.   The lawsuit asks the Cole County Circuit Court to declare that certain amendments to Missouri’s sales and use tax laws affecting voter-approved local sales taxes violate the Hancock

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Sparta High School expected to participate in the SIU School of Music choral festival Thursday in Carbondale

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 200 students from Southern Illinois high schools – including  Sparta High School from the River Region, will hone their choral skills in workshops next week at Southern Illinois University Carbondale before performing as part of the School of Music’s high school choral festival.     The workshops

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Scarecrow Spectacular winners announced

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners in its Scarecrow Spectacular competition. 1st—Common Grounds, The Golden Girls 2nd—Joan Huck Consulting, Cheers 3rd—Bloomsdale Bank, Friends 4th—Le Techniques, Home Improvement Honorable Mention – MRV Banks – The Simpsons Honorable Mention – Basler Funeral Home – The Adams Family Honorable Mention

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Professor Sharp Cafeteria signage, entrances, and uses at Chester, Illinois High School

CHESTER – Professor Sharp Cafeteria Signage has been added at Chester, Illinois High School. The three sets of double doors are outside entrances to Professor Sharp Cafeteria. In addition to breakfast and lunch for CHS students, the Professor Sharp Cafeteria is used for many other purposes, including: CHS Sports Hall of Fame, CHS Trophy Displays,

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Felix Valle House State Historic Site will participate in Rural Heritage Day Saturday

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Felix Vallé House State Historic Site  in Ste. Genevieve has announced it is once again participating in Ste. Genevieve’s annual Rural Heritage Day festival.     This annual event celebrates the rural traditions of Ste. Genevie and Ste. Genevieve County from the mid-1700s to the mid-1900s. Through live demonstrations and hands-on

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