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MRV Banks hold ‘Thank You’ event to celebrate 10 years serving the Cape Girardeau community 

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – MRV Banks, a locally-owned independent bank, is hosting a ribbon cutting to celebrate its 10-year anniversary serving the Cape Girardeau community. The celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, June 2 and will include complimentary food and drinks from local food vendors as well as a ribbon […]

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MoDOT urges extra caution for start of summer travel

JEFFERSON CITY – As Memorial Day approaches and Missourians hit the road starting this Memorial Day weekend, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be cautious and patient and use good judgment when traveling. Impaired driving, distracted driving, excessive speeds, and not wearing seat belts are just a few of the concerns that

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Long receives Memorial Hospital Explorer Scholarship

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital of Chester, Ill. is proud to announce that Jada Long, daughter of Jeremy and Natalie Long of Evansville, Ill., is the recipient of the 2023 Memorial Hospital Medical Explorer Scholarship awarded by the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Applicants for this award must be seniors in high school or currently enrolled in college,

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Local business owner Bryant Wolfin launches campaign for state representative

From a news release STE GENEVIEVE – Bryant Wolfin, a conservative Republican, has announced his candidacy for the Missouri State House of Representatives in District 145, which includes Ste. Genevieve and Perry County. “Every day our freedoms are under attack,” explained Wolfin. “The problem is plainly obvious! Our government is too big and too entrenched

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Illinois House Resolution naming the new Chester bridge in honor of Don Welge, approved

SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois House Joint Resolution sponsored by State Representative David Friess (R-Red  Bud) honoring a well-known local businessman, was adopted in the House on Wednesday.   HJR38 designates the new Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River along Illinois Route 150 and Missouri Route 51 as the “Don Welge Memorial Bridge”.   After graduating from LSU, Welge

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Area infantry regiment deploys to Middle East

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri National Guard’s Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 138th Infantry Regiment, is preparing to deploy overseas in support of Operation Spartan Shield. Specifically, they will provide a quick reaction force (QRF) in the Middle East, supporting a company from the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team from the Arkansas National Guard and

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois holds second annual Recognition of Excellence

GLEN CARBON, Illinois – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois celebrated outstanding volunteers and Girl Scouts who earned awards for their achievements at our second annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony. These standouts exemplify our mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. The ceremony was held on Sunday,

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