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Schmitt: Chinese Communist Party may be influencing U.S. K-12 classrooms

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WASHINGTON – Senator Eric Schmitt cosigned a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona expressing concerns over new reports showing millions of dollars from Chinese Communist Party (CCP) linked entities have flowed into America’s K-12 classrooms.   “China is our top adversary, and every public servant has a duty to protect Americans from Chinese Communist Party espionage […]

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Randolph County Sheriff’s office report

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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports.   Dylan M. Sellers 23, Chester, arrested September 5, 2023 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear on a driving while license suspended charge.  Released after posting $500 cash bond.   Crystal L. Williams 35, Sparta, arrested

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Missouri PSC supports National Digital Connectivity And Lifeline Awareness Week

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JEFFERSON CITY— Staying connected with family and friends, seeking emergency and government services as well as community resources is essential.   The Lifeline Program and the Affordable Connectivity Program can help eligible low-income customers access broadband and phone services. The Missouri Public Service Commission helps the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) administer the Lifeline program and

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Memorial Hospital breaks ground on medical office building

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CHESTER — Board members, medical staff, administration, rural health clinic employees, and contractors gathered Tuesday, September 5, 2023 for a groundbreaking ceremony of the new Medical Office Building (MOB) on the Memorial Hospital campus at 1900 State Street.     Construction of the state-of-the-art facility which, will be the new home of the Chester Clinic

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MDC, partners host Governor’s Mentored Deer Hunt Oct. 6-8

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is excited to partner with numerous organizations to host the Governor’s Mentored Deer Hunt scheduled for Friday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 8. Mentored hunts will take place in several counties during Missouri’s new antlerless rifle season.      MDC is proud to be a sponsor

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Illinois State Police celebrate 20th anniversary of Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center 

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center (STIC) is celebrating its 20th year in service to the people of Illinois.   Created in 2003 as a result of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, STIC was originally formed out of a national need to improve information sharing and

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Illinois Manufacturers’ Association welcomes new board member

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SPRINGFIELD— The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) has named Ben Riser, Refinery Manager of ExxonMobil’s refinery in Joliet, to its Board of Directors as the association continues to build on its strong record of leadership on behalf of manufacturers across the state.   “We are happy to welcome Ben as the newest member of our Board

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CHS FCA attends SIU-C vs Austin Peay football game

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By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) group traveled to Southern Illinois University on Saturday September 2 to watch the Salukis take on the Governors of Austin Peay.   It was Family and Faith Daya at SIU and Christian groups from all across Southern Illinois were invited to take

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DNR’s Air Program Fee Meeting set for Sept. 19

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Air Program will meet virtually on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, to continue discussions with stakeholders on evaluating Air Program fees. This meeting will focus on emissions and permit fees. All stakeholders are invited to attend and participate in the virtual discussion. The meeting will use the WebEx meeting software with a

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