ZELL – The Zell Volunteer Fire Department announced Saturday the selection of 77-year-old John Pfaff as Firefighter of the Year. Pfaff is a former chief of the department and is now a captain. Last year he made by far the most runs of any firefighter, about two-thirds of the calls. “The Lord […]
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POTOSI, Mo.—Mark Twain National Forest is looking for campground hosts for the 2023 season. Hosts are needed at both the Red Bluff Campground on the Potosi-Fredericktown Ranger District and the Sutton Bluff Campground on the Salem Ranger District. Campground hosting is a fun and rewarding volunteer experience that gets people outside and serving the public.
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reports 6,286 new cases of COVID-19 in Missouri as of Wednesday. That’s 77 more than the previous week’s total of 6,209 or a 1.2 percent increase in new cases from the number of new cases the previous week. Locally: There were 18
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As winter weather grips much of the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers about deadly hazards from home heating equipment, including space heaters, furnaces and fireplaces. Two hazards of special concern are fires and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, and although these deadly hazards impact all populations, they disproportionally
HILLSBORO — In connection with Jefferson College’s mission to provide diverse educational experiences for area residents of all ages, the Performing Arts and Cultural Enrichment (PACE) series continues this spring featuring events spanning a wide range of entertainment genres including nationally renowned visiting artists, instrumental and vocal musical groups, art, and theatre. In addition to
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council stresses the importance of Missourians acknowledging that restraint, seclusion and other aversive interventions do not improve students’ academic performance or behavior. Therefore, schools should only use them when there is grave and immediate danger to human life and after all other alternatives have been attempted and proved
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Mining Commission has slammed the door on a proposed silica sand mine in Ste. Genevieve. The commission voted 4-1 to revoke a mining permit which was issued in June to NexGen Silica, so they could mine silica sand on 249 acres of mostly forested land. Operation Sand the residents’ group
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PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 30-year-old Jessie M. Wood of Perryville was cited for DWI-alcohol following a traffic stop on West North Street at 8:33 p.m. Dec. 22. 38-Howard E. Thilenius IV was arrested on a Perryville warrant for failing to appear on a traffic charge at the police
Perryville Police release reports
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JACKSON – The Riverside Regional Library has announced its programs and events for January 2023. Date: January 1 – 31 Title: Cozy Basket Drawing Place: Perryville Branch Enter our drawing for a cozy themed basket at the Perryville Branch from January 1 through January 31. Date: January 1 – 31 Title: Winter Reading Challenge
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STE.GENEVIEVE — Thursday, January 12th, the Museum will host a Discovery Playdate. Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to Discover Space at 10:30 in the Theater Room. Rockets Rule is scheduled for Saturday, January 14th in the Museum’s Theater Room. This event will feature guest speaker Bob Schmidt at 11am and Earl Mullins from
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