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Coulter to offer workshop before plein air in Ste. Genevieve 

STE. GENEVIEVE == The Sainte Genevieve Art Guild’s annual plein air painting event is scheduled September 21-25 and artists who want to “brush up” their technique can do so at a special one-day workshop that will be offered by award-winning plein air artist Marty Coulter on September 20.     Organizers say Coulter will share […]

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Grant will cover replacement of aging city bridge

STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve County Commissioner Randy Ruzicka had some good news for the Ste. Genevieve community last night. In an appearance at the Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen meeting Ruzicka announced that a grant to replace the Fourth Street bridge over the South Gabouri Creek has been approved. “The FLAP grant that you

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Have a large evergreen that needs removed? Donate it to MDC for governor’s mansion Christmas tree

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is conducting its annual search for a large Christmas tree for use on the governor’s mansion lawn in Jefferson City. MDC is asking landowners, homeowners, businesses, and communities that may have possible candidate trees to contact the Department. Each year thousands of people admire the Christmas

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Marian Cliff Manor robbery reported

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what may have been an armed robbery of controlled medication at Marian Cliff Manor in St. Mary. Sheriff’s office Chief Deputy Jason Schott said an “incident” Marian Cliff Manor is being investigated. The public first learned of the incident through a St. Francois County

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Missouri PSC Supports National Lifeline Awareness Week

JEFFERSON CITY— Telephone service is essential to staying connected with family and friends, seeking emergency and government services as well as community resources. The Lifeline Program can provide discounts helping eligible low-income customers access broadband and phone services.   The Missouri Public Service Commission joins a national effort in observing National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness

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National Civil Rights Museum showcases Smithsonian outdoor exhibition on revolutionary Black men

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The National Civil Rights Museum is proud to highlight the contributions of notable Black men with Men of Change: Taking it to the Streets. The outdoor exhibition from the Smithsonian will be on view in the museum’s Founders Park west of its main entrance starting Saturday, September 10.   Based on the

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 41-year-old Brouk Christine Jansen and 34-year-old Devin Michael Carey, both of Perryville were charged with prowling after dark, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Police say the two were arrested in the 200 block of West Saint Marie Street at 11:05 p.m. Police

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Sensory inclusive pop-up vaccination events for people with developmental disabilities

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missourians with sensory needs are invited to receive vaccinations, including the COVID-19 vaccination, at sensory inclusive pop-up events in partnership with 10 local public health agencies and pharmacies throughout Missouri beginning next week. The following sensory inclusive pop-up vaccination events are scheduled include: Hayti event hosted by Pemiscot County Health Department o   Sept.

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SIU creates new, faster pathway to teaching to address shortage

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Eight Southern Illinois University Carbondale students are currently working in classrooms throughout the region for the inaugural year of the Saluki Teacher Residency Partnership (STRP), which provides financial, mentorship and experiential benefits to teacher candidates while also helping participating school districts and children. And the program gets the aspiring educators

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SIU hosts hemp and cannabis symposium Sept. 17

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Once an enormously important cash crop worldwide, hemp was driven out of the marketplace by the stringent laws prohibiting its intoxicating cousin, marijuana. But this versatile plant is making a comeback, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale soon will host a gathering of experts and enthusiasts to examine its potential.

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