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Electric vehicle battery producer to open factory in Manteno, Ill.

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) issued the following statement regarding the announcement that electric vehicle battery producer Gotion plans to open a factory in Manteno:   “Today’s announcement builds on our state’s long history of auto manufacturing, and we are thrilled to welcome Gotion to Illinois as we work diligently to create an ecosystem […]

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Eastern Missouri Girl Scouts organize diversity book drive

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ST. LOUIS – September 8 is globally recognized as International Literacy Day, a time to raise awareness and concern for existing literacy problems.   Allison, Farah, Gina, and Chelsea, freshmen in the Parkway School District, used the skills they gained through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to partner with KidSmart to increase the representation of

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Conservation Commission approves most MDC permit price increases

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission gave final approval at its Sept. 8 open meeting to adjust prices for most hunting, fishing, trapping, and commercial permits offered by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The price increases will take effect Feb. 29, 2024. Most MDC permit prices have remained the same for the past

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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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National Child Passenger Safety Week starts soon

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JEFFERSON CITY – As part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, the Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety and other local partners will be hosting Car Seat Check Events throughout southeast and south central Missouri the week of September 23.   This free event is part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, September 17-23.   Parents and caregivers with small children

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MSHP reports

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports of arrests.   45-year-old Guy M. Bieller of Perryville was cited for driving while revoked or suspended at 3:40 p.m. Friday, September 8 in St. Francois County. He was being held in the St. Francois County Jail on a 24-hour hold.

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