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Texwrap Packaging Systems to expand in Washington, investing $2.25 million and creating 35 new jobs

WASHINGTON, Mo. — Texwrap Packaging Systems, a leader in the design and manufacturing of shrink wrapping and bundling systems, announced today that it will expand in Washington, investing $2.25 million and creating 35 new jobs. The company’s expansion will increase capacity for shrink wrapping and bundling product lines at its existing Washington facility.   “We’re thrilled […]

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Two persons were hurt in four-vehicle crash on Highway 61 Wednesday afternoon

JEFFERSON CITY — Two Ste. Genevieve residents suffered moderate injuries in four-vehicle traffic crash on Highway 61 in Ste. Genevieve County Wednesday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 63-year-old Anthony G. Grass and 62-year-old Mary J. Grass were taken to Mercy Hospital St. Louis by Ste. Genevieve County EMS.   The patrol says they

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Two SGMS band students perform in MAJHAA All-Conference Honors Band

STE. GENEVIEVE – Two Ste. Genevieve Middle School Band members recently performed in the MAJHAA All-Conference Honors Band at Central High School in Park Hills. Both eighth grade clarinetist Elcie Schweigert and eighth grade saxophonist Destin Conner rehearsed and performed with more than 100 top band students from schools in the surrounding area. The band’s

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2023 Public Humanities Awards will celebrate Illinois cultural leaders in-person on May 17th

CHICAGO — On May 17, at noon,  Illinois Humanities will be celebrating this year’s Public Humanities Awards and presenting the Beacon Award to Tracie D. Hall, Executive Director of the American Library Association and a national champion for basic and digital literacy skills and equitable access to information for all.    In addition to Hall,

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‘Achieving Language Access in Schools for All’ online training opportunity for school leaders and educators March 15, 2023

JEFFERSON CITY – MODDC, in partnership with the National Association of Educational Translators and Interpreters of Spoken Languages (NAETISL), invites educators and school administrators to participate in a 90-minute virtual training titled, “Achieving Language Access in Schools for All.” “When families do not have quality language access, it is a tremendous barrier to the learning

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Area prices rose 0.5 percent in February, up 5.6 percent over the year

KANSAS CITY, Kans. – Prices in the Midwest Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced 0.5 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.   The all items less food and energy index increased 0.6 percent, led by an increase in the index for owners’

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Biden-Harris Administration proposes first-ever national standard to protect communities from PFAS in drinking water

LENEXA, Kansas – The Biden-Harris Administration has announced it is proposing the first-ever national drinking water standard for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the latest action under President Biden’s plan to combat PFAS pollution and Administrator Regan’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap. Through this action, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking a major step to protect

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Brain Injury Tip of the Day

Effects from brain injury may include short-term memory loss, difficulty processing information, and shortened attention span. Physical changes may include limited use of arms, legs, or hands. Brain injury-related changes can make it more difficult to farm or may keep you from farming.  However, modified equipment or alternative methods may be helpful options to support

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