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Recreational passage at Costello Lock and Dam restricted

MODOC, Ill. — Beginning immediately, recreational lockages will be restricted at the Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam in Modoc, Ill. (4800 Lock and Dam Road). The Lock is taking action to manage a sustainable pool for all boat traffic in order to prevent unnecessary water loss because of very low water conditions.    

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Penny Yang named SGHS September Elks Student of the Month

STE. GENEVIEVE – Penny Yang has been named the Elks Student of the Month for September at Ste. Genevieve High School.     Penny is the daughter of Lily and Wayne Yang. Penny’s scholastic honors include: being ranked No. 1 in her graduating senior class, earning “A Honor Roll” each semester, being in the Top

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Mo sues Dollar General for deceptive pricing

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against Dollar General for deceptive and unfair pricing in its more than 600 retail stores throughout the state – including stores in Perry and Ste. Genevieve County.   The lawsuit asserts that Dollar General violated Missouri’s consumer protection laws by advertising one price

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Midwest CPI rises 0.2 percent in August, up 3.4 percent in 12 months

KANSAS CITY,  Kans. – Prices in the Midwest Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced 0.2% in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The energy index advanced 3.4% in August, with the index for gasoline driving almost all of the rise. The index for all

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MDC asks deer hunters to Share the Harvest and follow CWD regulations

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages deer hunters to share their harvests to help feed hungry Missourians. MDC also reminds deer hunters to have their deer tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD) and follow related regulations.   Missouri’s deer season opens with archery hunting on Sept. 15 and runs through the

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Kate Mesplay is the SGHS September Rotary Student of the Month

STE. GENEVIEVE – Kate Mesplay, the Rotary Student of the Month for September at Ste. Genevieve High School. Kate is the daughter of Leanna Schenz. Kate’s scholastic honors include: being ranked in the top 20% of her class and earning A or B Honor Roll each semester. She earned the designation of Summa Cum Laude

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Illinois State Police encourage safe driving during harvest season

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding motorists and farmers about traffic safety as Illinois enters the fall harvest season. Agriculture is one of the leading industries in Illinois and farmers across the state will be moving equipment along roadways during the harvest season, which typically begins in early September and can last

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Your large evergreen could be the next Governor’s Mansion Christmas tree

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is conducting its annual search for a large Christmas tree for use on the governor’s mansion lawn in Jefferson City. MDC is asking landowners, homeowners, businesses, and communities that may have possible candidate trees to contact the Department.     Each year thousands of people admire

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