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Sheriff addresses revenue shortage with hiring freeze, reorganization
By Bethany CoadSpecial to the Free PressLINCOLN COUNTY – In response to ongoing financial concerns, the Lincoln County sheriff recently announced a hiring freeze within the department. While Lincoln County has grown at a rate outpacing public safety resources and inflation, service demands have also increased. Lincoln County Sheriff Rick Harrell addressed concerns in a…
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Missouri Civil Air Patrol seeks teachers, home school families for aerospace education
SEDALIA – The Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol is reaching out to teachers, home school families and youth leaders to participate in its “Aerospace Education Member” program.This program promotes aerospace and STEM education in classrooms, homeschools, museums, libraries, or other youth organizations.• Eligibility: Teachers, homeschool coordinators, STEM program leaders, and other educators working with K–12…
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MDC hosting mentored dove hunts in St. Charles
St. CHARLES — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Great Rivers Habitat Alliance (GRHA) invite youth and first-time hunters to participate in mentored dove hunts at the Jay and Carolyn Henges Wetland Education and Conservation Center.