PERRYVLLE – The April 7th Perry County School Distrrict School Board election ballot is set. Filing ended Tuesday. The candidates who will appear on the ballot are: Three-year terms Linda Buerck Nancy Voelker Caleb Streiler Dan Querry One-year term Tara Johnson Terry Wichern
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) reports a significant increase in influenza activity across the state as the 2025–2026 flu season progresses. As shown on the Missouri Influenza Surveillance Dashboard, DHSS has recorded 9,255 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases and 558 flu-related hospitalizations statewide. Incidence of flu in Missouri
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the December 22 and 29 meetings of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released. SG COUNTY MINUTES 122225 SG COUNTY MINUTES 122925
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – January 1st marks the new year and a new challenge: Dry January. This is the time to reset and renew after an indulgent holiday season. Dry January is a one-month sobriety challenge where participants abstain from drinking alcohol for 31 days. The goal is to cleanse the body, adopt healthy new habits,
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STE. GENEVIEVE — In accordance with Missouri statutes there will be no April 7th election in the Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II because the number of candidates who filed is equal to the number of open positions. The following candidates will be sworn into office at the School Board’s reorganization meeting: Martha Resinger,
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KANSAS CITY – The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released Business Employment Dynamics in Missouri – First Quarter 2025. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted these Missouri highlights: In Missouri, from December 2024 to March 2025, private industry establishments gained 132,889 gross jobs, while losing 131,147 gross
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Public Safety has been notified that the State of Missouri has been awarded $14.24 million in federal funding to strengthen security for FIFA World Cup events in the Kansas City region. The funding is through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s new Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program. FEMA
STE. GENEVIEVE – All four incumbent members of the Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen whose terms expire in 2026 are unopposed in their bids for re-election April 7th. They are: First Ward Alderman Patrick Fahey Second Ward Alderman Robert “Bob” Donovan Third Ward Alderman Jeff Eydmann Fourth Ward Alderman Joseph
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Honorees include David August, Addison Gottschammer, Trevor Keeton, Erin Liefer, Rylie Myers, and Camryn Wolff By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – Chester High School Principal Jeremy Blechle and School Counselor, , are pleased to announce that six students from the Chester High School graduating Class of 2026 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars.
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SPRINGFIELD – As 2025 ends, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is proud to share a year of impactful enforcement actions and successful resolutions that protected workers’ rights and ensured fair compensation across the state. From recovering unpaid wages – approximately $2.7 million year-to-date – to enforcing child labor and paid leave laws, IDOL has remained steadfast in
