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November 4, 2024

Missouri State Parks Veteran’s Day Promotions

In recognition of all veterans and active duty military personnel, the Missouri State Parks is offering two Vetreran’s Day promotions. To show appreciation, all veterans and active-duty military members who camp at a Missouri State Parks campground on Monday, Nov….

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November 1, 2024

MDC Bear Hunting Season Report

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports Missouri hunters harvested 15 black bears during the state’s fourth bear hunting season, Oct. 21-30. More than 5,969 hunters applied during May for 400 permits for the season with the maximum total harvest…

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October 28, 2024

State Buys 130 Acres For Fountain Grove Conservation Area

Expansion of the Fountain Grove Conservation Area was approved by the Missouri Conservation Commission in their meeting in Chillicothe. One-hundred-thirty acres was purchased as an addition to Fountain Grove CA for a total of $625,000 – which is $4,808 per…

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October 26, 2024

Governor Makes Judicial Appointment

An appointment to the Associate Circuit Judge’s position for Daviess County was made by Governor Mike Parson. Micha L. Dixon of Jamesport will be appointed to the position. Dixon is the attorney for the 43rd Judicial Circuit Juvenile Office and…

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October 25, 2024

Missouri Conservation Commission Meets In Chillicothe

The Missouri Conservation Commission was in Chillicothe Friday morning for their monthly meeting. MDC Director Jason Sumners talked about the visit to Chillicothe and Meadville. Ribbon cutting at the Pump Station at Fountain Grove and honoring former Commission Member George…

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October 25, 2024

September Unemployment Figures Released

Unemployment numbers for September are down across all of the local counties. The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development released the most recent unemployment figures. Looking at the area counties, from lowest to highest… Livingston………. 2.3%, down from…

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October 25, 2024

Former Chillicothe Ag Instructor Named Outstanding State Supervisor

A former Chillicothe FFA instructor and current Missouri Agricultural Education Director and FFA State Advisor, Keith Dietzschold was named Outstanding State Supervisor by the National Association of Supervisors of Agricultural Education. According to retired National FFA Officer Paxton Dahmer, in…

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October 24, 2024

Conservation Commission Meets In Chillicothe Friday

The Missouri Conservation Commission is meeting Friday in Chillicothe. The meeting will be at the Comfort Inn and Suites, beginning at 8:00 am. Items on the agenda include: The Director’s Comments Northwest Region Updates Regulation Committee items include The White-Tailed…

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October 24, 2024

MDC Cautions Over Fires And Dry Conditions

Due to the worsening drought conditions statewide, the Missouri Department of Conservation is asking residents to use caution as outdoor burning could cause a wildfire. According to MDC, a main cause of wildfires is improper burning of debris such as…

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October 24, 2024

Missouri Drought Conditions Worsen

More than 25% of the state of Missouri is shown to have Moderate to Extreme drought conditions. This is primarily in western and southwest Missouri. About 30% of the state is listed as Abnormally dry, including East/Southeast Missouri. Nearly 6%…