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Crawford County Unemployment Falls to 4.2%

Wed, 06/09/2021 - 2:43pm

Crawford County’s unemployment fell another point for the second month in a row in April.

The Missouri Department of Labor reported a 4.2% rate compared to 5.3% in March.

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Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital Announces Upcoming Leadership Change

Tue, 06/08/2021 - 3:04pm

After more than 42 years with BJC HealthCare, Tony Schwarm, president of Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital (MBSH) has announced plans to retire on August 31, 2021.

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Collinsville Teen Drowns In Meramec River Saturday

Tue, 06/08/2021 - 2:59pm

A Collinsville teen who spent the weekend with his best friend and his parents Friday and Saturday at Meramec Caverns drowned Saturday after going from shallow water into a deep section of the Mera

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Teen Injured In Truck Accident Friday

Tue, 06/08/2021 - 2:52pm

A St. Louis teen was injured in a Lowe’s truck accident on Highway 185 South, near Route K, at 2:35 p.m., Friday, June 4.

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Traffic Crashes, Fatalities Down Over Memorial Day Weekend

Fri, 06/04/2021 - 2:17pm

Six people died in traffic crashes over the 2021 Memorial Day weekend counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, May 28, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 31, 2021.