KANSAS CITY, Mo. – If you want to learn how to find morels in spring, or perhaps your hunt this spring would have been more bountiful, considering taking the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free online virtual Mushroom Hunting 101 class from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 27. MDC will offer a free virtual Mushroom Hunting 101 class […]
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PERRYVILLE – The paper airplane flying distance competition was again a huge hit at the third annual Perryville Airport Fly-in held Saturday, May 20. Contestants, ages 6-12, had two launches. First place went to 10-year-old Carson Holdman whose plane flew 47 feet on his first attempt and 52 feet on his second. Second
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PERRYVILLE, MO – The first patient transports in Perry County were largely provided by local funeral homes until the mid-70’s. Development of the modern Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system began in Perry County approximately 44 years ago. Initially, EMS was supported by the county and then later Perry County Health System (PCHS) acquired the operations
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.– Bridgette Steele of Perryville was named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. Steele joins more than 2,000 additional Fulbright College students on the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must achieve at least a 3.75 grade-point
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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Representative Randy Frese said last week’s announcement of the launch of the new Illinois Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) Tax Credit will help revive Illinois’ job climate and state economy. Rep. Frese, (R-Paloma) sponsored the Act in the 101st General Assembly (House Bill 3373), and said he is very pleased that the
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GLEN CARBON, Illinois – Distinguished volunteer Rita Schaefer from Belleville has been honored with the annual Heart of Gold Award by Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. This prestigious award recognizes the tremendous long-term impact a volunteer has had on girls and adults in his or her community through Girl Scouts, and it is the highest
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Health Departmenty Board of Trustees will meet this afternoon for closed and open meetings. The closed meeting will begin at 4 p.m. The open meeting will begin following the closed meeting at about 4:20. The public is invited to attend the open meeting. The
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SPRINGFIELD — The passage of Senate Bill 1701 advances agriculture conservation in Illinois by supporting farming practices that will yield healthier, stronger soils and cleaner water across the state, advocates said today. Legislators approved Senate Bill 1701 as part of the final days of the spring legislative session in Springfield. It now goes to the Governor for
JEFFERSON CITY — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s Securities Division was helpful in bringing federal charges against a Connecticut man accused of defrauding investors in 11 states, including Missouri. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in a release, thanked the Missouri Securities Division for their role in providing information and evidence that was material
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Local scholarships total $260,000; when adding academic & athletic scholarships and military benefits, Chester seniors bring in approximately 1.8 million dollars BY JIM BEERS, Contributing Writer CHESTER – An annual rite of passage was held at Chester High School Wednesday evening May 20, 2023 when Casey Hawkins, School Guidance Counselor, CHS Administrators, Jeremy Blechle, Principal
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