From a news release, submitted photos PERRYVILLE — The young people participating in Perry County 4-H showcased their work and what they have learned and accomplished for all to see at the County 4-H Fair shows held in July. County 4-H members exhibited a total of more than 801 items and animals at this […]
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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Rep. Bob Rita has a new solution in Illinois law for anyone interested in fishing across the state but not so sure about paying the license fee. Rita, D-Blue Island, this year led the push for House Bill 2317. The bill significantly reduces the license fee for sport fishing or spearing for
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame has announced the names of this year’s inductees. According to a news release, this year’s inuctees have excelled in the areas of: • Civic and public service • Professional Distinction • Veteran Advocacy, and • Volunteerism Six veterans will be inducted this year, plus
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SPRINGFIELD – With the rise of social media influencing, all someone needs to reach fame now is a cell phone. While traditional child actors are protected by the Child Labor Law, there has been nothing on the books for young social media influencers until now, thanks to State Senator Dave Koehler. “The rise of social media has
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STE GENEVIEVE — City hall is moving to 44 Plaza Drive for a few months while the space at 165 S. 4th Street is being renovated.
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Environmental Regulatory Group (IERG) applaud Governor Pritzker on the recent signing of legislation to improve the permitting process for businesses in Illinois. HB 3017 amends the Business Assistance and Regulatory Reform Act by consolidating status updates from state agencies for covered projects in an
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LEXINGTON, Kent. — A woman from Coulterville, Ill. recently enrolled in the University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences for fall 2023. Elizabeth Frederking has announced her prospective major of Psychology. Elizabeth is about to discover what’s wildly possible in a College at the heart of the Big Blue Nation. The
MODOC — The Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam (4800 Lock and Dam Road) no longer requires an altered schedule for recreational lockages. “We appreciate everyone’s cooperation during the dry summer months but increasing amounts of rainfall have finally returned things back to normal conditions,” an official stated. However, the official pointed out
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CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday. The tentative agenda for the meeting: Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda August 17, 2023 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader Public Petitions & Correspondence Standing Committee Reports Take Pride Award-JoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader Planters-Tony West/Linda
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Board of Education has approved a three-year innovation waiver for 20 public school districts that will support the creation of a more meaningful way to measure student learning, demonstrate individual student growth and influence future success for all Missouri students. Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District is proud
