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Environmental Quality Incentives Program applications available now

COLUMBIA — The Missouri USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced November 18, 2022, as the cut-off date to apply for Fiscal Year 2023 funds through the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP).   EQIP allows farmers, ranchers, forestland managers and landowners an opportunity to conserve natural resources by making available financial assistance to improve soil, […]

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FACS class partners with kindergarten for project

STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve Middle School’s FACS 3 class taught by Ms. Tricia Woodward recently partnered with Mrs. Lauren Mercer’s Kindergarten class for a project. The kindergarten students decorated a monster pattern with designs, patterns, and a rainbow of colors.    The FACS 3 students then picked up the patterns and created a stuffed

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Karen Mullins, Marion Chamber of Commerce elected to the Board of Directors of the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Karen Mullins, the Marion Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, was elected to Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Board of Directors at IACCE’s Annual Meeting during the Fall Conference Thursday, November 3, 2022.   This is an incredible opportunity not only for Karen, but for the Marion Chamber members to have

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Chester Methodist Men’s Ham and Bean dinner is this Friday November 11

The ‘all-you-can-eat’ meal is served 4-7 at the Methodist Church in Chester By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – It’s that time of year again.  The weather has gotten cooler.  The time has changed.  People are hungry for a heavier meal.  That can only mean one thing!  It’s time for the annual Chester Methodist Men’s

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Perry Co. Sheriff reports arrest and identification of suspects

PERRYVILLE — Through a continued investigation and with the assistance of the Cape Girardeau Police Department and U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, the Perry County Sheriff’s Office has identified and arrested two suspects from an incident occurring in Perry County on October 05, 2022. The two individuals arrested are: Terry S. Willis of St. Louis,

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Perry County election returns

PERRYVILLE – Fewer than half of Perry County voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s general elections.   They gave their support to Republicans running for office: Eric Schmitt for U.S. Senate, Scott Fitzpatrick for state auditor, Jason Smith for Eighth District Congress.   All of the local candidates were unopposed.   Perry County voters said no

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SGES teacher completes 100-Mile foot race in under 28 1/2 hours

STE. GENEVIEVE — Joe Cox, a special education teacher at Ste. Genevieve Elementary, finished in 13th place in a 100-mile foot race along the Ozark Trail recently. Cox was one of only a handful of participants to complete the race.           Cox completed the course in 28 hours and 25 minutes

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