Regional News

Silver Mines campground hosts honored

POTOSI, Mo.  — The Eastern Region of the USDA Forest Service, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has just announced the winners of the 2021 Volunteer and Service Awards.    In the Group Award category, Don and Terry McMillen received an Honorable Mention for their excellent service.  The McMillens have shown exemplary stewardship through their volunteer host […]

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Red Cross offers safety tips for winter storm moving into Missouri

ST. LOUIS—The American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas is offering safety tips ahead of the upcoming snow, ice and frigid temperatures expected over the next few days. In addition, the Red Cross is coordinating with local emergency management officials and partners in preparation of potential local community needs.   Heavy snowfall is predicted in

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Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate factory comes to St. Louis

ST. LOUIS – The Fabulous Fox Theatre is thrilled to announce that Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY will play in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre for four performance only March 8-10, 2022.   Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY tells the story of Willy Wonka, world famous inventor of the

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Citizens Electric Corporation offers scholarships, youth leadership opportunities

PERRYVILLE — Citizens Electric Corporation (CEC) is pleased to announce the 2022 high school senior round of scholarships is now open.  In addition to scholarship funding, CEC is offering financial support for a trip to Washington D.C. and Jefferson City as part of the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives Youth Tour and CYCLE programs.   

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Discover nature at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center

Discover nature at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center CAPE GIRARDEAU – Discover nature in February with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs!   Creature Feature: Groundhog Day (Virtual) | Noon – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2 Maple Sugaring | 2 – 4 p.m. on Feb. 5 at Cape GirardeauNatureCenter

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Michael Rozier, S.J., Ph.D. tapped for new Catholic health leadership role

by Maggie Rotermund    ST. LOUIS — Michael Rozier, S.J., Ph.D., an assistant professor of health management and policy in Saint Louis University’s College for Public Health and Social Justice, has been named the president of SSM Health Ministries. SSM Health Ministries is the sponsoring body responsible for preserving SSM Health’s Roman Catholic identity and

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Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site hosts art show 

JEFFERSON CITY – Team members at Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site invite the public to a February Art Show featuring artist Chloe Hellweg from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays during the month of February. Hellweg is new to the Arcadia Valley, having recently moved here with her family. The Hellwegs live

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Enjoy maple sugaring at the Cape Nature Center Feb. 5

CAPE GIRARDEAU – As the weather changes, maple tree sap begins to flow and can soon be transformed into sweet treats. Find out how nature can satisfy your sweet tooth at Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free Maple Sugaring event from 2 – 4 p.m. on Feb. 5 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. Participants

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Unemployment is down across the Mo River Region counties

JEFFERSON CITY — Unemployment is down locally according to the latest report from the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development.   Unemployment in Perry County fell from 3.4 in December 2020 to 2.0 in December 2021. The rate had been 1.8 in November 2021.   The jobless rate in Ste. Genevieve County was

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