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Highest Thanksgiving gas prices in 10 years, but nearly 20% more Americans plan to hit the road

BOSTON, Mass. — As Americans prepare to hit the road for Thanksgiving, average gasoline prices will be at their highest seasonal level ever for the weekend according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform saving North American drivers the most money on gas.   The national average is projected to stand at $3.68 on Thanksgiving […]

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Join MDC online Dec. 14 for Wild Webcast on Winter Wildlife Survival

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Did you know that some Missouri frogs freeze nearly solid in winter and their hearts stop beating. Then they revive! Some owls start nesting in January and their eggs can survive temperatures of 10 degrees or below freezing! Ground squirrels sleep the winter away from October to April – without waking

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Memorial Hospital’s Mariah Bargman Awarded ‘4 Under 40’

CHESTER – Mariah Bargman, Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator at Memorial Hospital, was awarded the “4 under 40” leadership award at the Illinois Critical Access Hospital (ICAHN) conference on November 10th 2022 in Champaign Illinois. Julie Stern, HR Director; Mariah Bargman, “4 Under 40” recipient; Brett Bollmann, CEO This award honors four professionals, out of

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Missouri Chamber offers free apprenticeship web portal

JEFFERSON CITY – There is an increasing amount of apprenticeship opportunities in Missouri, and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has a free way to access those opportunities. Missouri Apprentice Connect helps promote the apprenticeship model in Missouri and builds a bridge between employers and potential apprentices.   This service was established by the Missouri

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Missouri experiences increase in respiratory viruses

JEFFERSON CITY – Like the majority of the United States, Missouri has been experiencing increased respiratory disease activity caused by multiple viruses, including flu and RSV that is occurring especially among children.   The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is now offering free testing for flu, RSV and SARS-CoV-2 (virus causing COVID-19) at several Missouri locations

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MSF Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Deadline February 1

SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture Committee are accepting applications for Youth in Agriculture scholarships for Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2023. The application form can be found on the Fair’s website.   Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be postmarked by February 1, 2023.

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MSHP reports

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report. Among those listed as arrested: 20-year-old Jaida D. Williams of Bridgeton on a Perry County charge of failing to appear on a charge of speeding. She was taken to the Ste. Genevieve County Jail where she was being held pending the posting

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Perry County Health System and Perryville Primary Center partner to enhance academic outcomes

PERRYVILLE – Perry County Health System’s Occupational Therapy staff along with the staff at Perryville Primary Center are working in collaboration to enhance academic outcomes for children who attend kindergarten through second grade.   This collaborative partnership has allowed for the sharing of knowledge between the two organizations; resulting in the development of a program

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