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CHS welcomes students to 2023-24 school year

Series of ‘back-to-school’ preparation sessions help prepare students for successful year BY JIM BEERS, Contributing Writer ​CHESTER – School is back in session for the 2023-24 school year and Chester High School Principal, Jeremy Blechle, and all CHS Staff engaged students in several “back-to-school” preparation activities on the first two days of the new year […]

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The Builders Home & Remodeling Show is the one stop for your next home project!

ST. LOUIS –The 43rd Annual Builders Home & Remodeling Show, presented by LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, returns to St. Charles Convention Center September 22-24. The Show, produced by the Home Builders Association of St. Louis, gives area residents the opportunity to see more than 150 companies in 300 booths on both levels of the Convention Center. Show

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University of Missouri System provides update on MOVEit data breach involving outside university vendors

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri System was notified recently of a potential data breach involving MOVEit, a file transfer software used to share large files between organizations. The MOVEit breach was reported by national media outlets and involves thousands of organizations worldwide. Since the initial announcement, in addition to notifying federal law enforcement,

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Soil and Water Outcomes Fund® enrollment expanded to 49 new Missouri counties

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund, a leading agricultural ecosystem services program, announced that farmers from 49 additional Missouri counties are eligible to enroll in its program. The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund provides payment to farmers for environmental outcomes that result from implementing conservation practices. The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council,

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Saint Vincent de Paul’s post pandemic challenges for those experiencing homelessness

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — Several pandemic-era safety net programs will be ending between now and through this Fall of 2023 and moving forward. This is likely going to create a challenge for many of the families St. Vincent de Paul serves. Areas of concern include childcare, Medicaid, food stamps, student loans, and health care

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Putting Missouri communities back on map through ‘STARS and Stripes’ designation

From the Missourinet JEFFERSON CITY – Third time’s a charm! After failing the first two times, a provision becoming law at the end of this month will establish the Stars and Stripes Historic Region of Missouri.   Rep. Dave Griffith, R-Jefferson City, who sponsored the effort, said it is designed to increase tourism in communities

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Mo State Fair holds Governor’s, Legislators’ & Judges’ Day

SEDALIA — Come join the tradition of the Missouri State Fair Governor’s Ham Breakfast starting at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17, in the Nucor Director’s Pavilion.   This traditional gathering brings together Missouri elected officials, leaders in agriculture and supporters of the Missouri State Fair from across the state and is the kick-off to

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