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Notice of a Public Listening Session on the President's America's Great Outdoors Initiative With a Focus on Historic Preservation

By Anna Wiegenstein

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced the results of a recent procedure termed Operation P.R.O.T.E.C.T. that took place on Hwy. 100 East, outside of Washington, MO.

For eight hours on Wednesday, July 7, officers strictly enforced traffic guidelines throughout several construction areas on the highway. By the end of the operation, after 114 vehicles had been detained, 96 summons and 102 warnings had been given out by the 10 deputies on duty. 

A breakdown: 

--42 speeding violations

--11 without proof of insurance

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new Forever Stamp image will be available as part of a pricing package that would add less than 13 cents a month to the average American household’s budget.

The U.S. Postal Service Governors recommended increasing the price of a First-Class stamp 2 cents to 46 cents and authorized the production of a pane of four evergreen tree branches as the newest image for Forever Stamps. The price of a postcard would increase 2 cents to 30 cents.

By Glen Blesi

Governor Jay Nixon announced the continuation of a jobs program that had success in 2009. Young people between the ages of 14 and 24 may be eligible to participate in this year’s Missouri Summer Jobs Program. Last year the program helped more than 7,000 Missouri youth develop career skills.

The program provides on-the-job training, paid internships and work experience with employers across the state. It is a great way to earn cash and prepare for careers. Also provided is ongoing support from professional career counselors in your area.