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City of Park Hills Discontinues CodeRED Emergency Notification System, Encourages RAVE Alert System
Beginning October 1, 2020, the City of Park Hills is discontinuing the CodeRED Emergency Notification System. Residents now are encouraged to sign up for the County's emergency notification system, RAVE Mobile Safety/Smart 911 Connect. The RAVE alert system is FREE to St. Francois County residents. It will only take a few minutes to sign up and enjoy a service that just may save your life. See the link at the bottom of the page to sign up now! The RAVE system is used to send emergency notifications, from
Park Hills Pool Closed for Season Due to Mechanical Failure
The City of Park Hills announced on Wednesday that the Park Hills Swimming Pool will be closed for the remainder of the season. The main pool pump is damaged. It will take two weeks to receive a replacement pump, which is after the already scheduled closing date for the year. "We most sincerely apologize to those who have pre-booked pool parties and purchased swimming lessons. Rest assured, someone will be contacting those who have purchase parties or lessons today, by phone, as well as mailing out
Funds Still Available! COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program
COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program created by Ameren Missouri and the United WayA few weeks we shared information regarding the COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program created by Ameren Missouri and the United Way. This program provides eligible small business customers with a $250 account credit to help with their energy bills. Funding is still available! Small businesses and 501(c)(3) nonprofits with 50 or fewer employees should apply while funds are still available
Crusin' For A Cause Becomes a COVID Cruise for 2020
Holly Buxton, the Director of the Park Hills Senior Center has announced that the annual Cruisin' for a Cause has changed this year to adapt to the ever-changing COVID pandemic. Holly says that "this year coming up with safe fundraisers has been a challenge. We took a look at things, talked to the experts, and put into action Cruising Plan B. The cruise is not canceled, however, this year's event will be a COVID Cruise. What that means for you is, there will be cruising, food trucks with carhops,
Big Lots Requiring Face Mask Beginning July 29, 2020
What We're Doing to Safeguard Against the Coronavirus We're all about living big and saving lots. Big Lots stores are now requiring face coverings in all stores.Because the health and safety of our customers and associates continue to be our top priority, face coverings will be required in all Big Lots stores across the U.S. starting Wednesday, July 29.We are happy to provide masks to customers who need them.As an essential retailer, we closely monitor the state of the COVID-19 pandemic. As our country
New Community Loan Center Provides Opportunity For Small-Dollar Consumer Loans
Southeast Economic Development Fund, Inc, (SEED$) is pleased to announce a brand-new program, the first of its kind for southeast Missouri. Launched on July 6, 2020, the Community Loan Center of Southeast Missouri, (CLC) is an employer-based small-dollar loan program offered through participating employers in the East Missouri Action Agency service area. This innovative program gives employees better options to borrow money at affordable rates to pay for expenses like car repairs, education, or medical
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Named to U.S. News & World Report’s Prestigious Honor Roll of “Best Hospitals,” Ranking 18th in the Nation, 1st in Missouri
BJC Hospitals Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Boone Hospital Center Also Rated Among Top Five in Missouri (ST. LOUIS – July 28, 2020) – Barnes-Jewish Hospital and its physician partners at Washington University School of Medicine have been named one of America’s “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish ranked No. 18 in the nation, which earns a position on the publication’s elite honor roll of the country’s top 20 hospitals. The report also ranked Barnes-Jewish as No. 1 in
St. Francois County Health Center Discusses Rise in COVID Cases in Our County
Cases have increased by 100 since July 1st (34 from DOC). 13 cases have required hospitalization during their illness; 3 are currently hospitalized. Cases of COVID-19 are increasing across the state. The Health Center is seeing an increase in daily reported cases, hospitalizations, and test positivity rates indicating that community transmission is occurring. We currently have 49 known active cases and more than 250 close contacts to positive cases that the Health Center has asked to
McDonald's Announces New U.S. COVID-19 Safety Precautions
By Joe Erlinger, President, McDonald's USA and Mark Salebra, National Franchise Leadership Alliance Chair McDonald's USA - From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve based decisions on our top priority: protecting the health and well-being of our and our franchisees’ employees and customers. In order to build on that commitment, we’re taking three important additional steps:Requiring customer face coverings in the restaurantsAdding protective panels to front- and back-of-housePausing dining room
Parkland Health Center’s Nikki Ballew Named Star Service Team Member for July
Parkland Health Center is pleased to announce that Nikki Ballew, RN has been selected as the ICARE Star Service Team Member for July 2020. Nikki is a nurse in the Wound Care Center and has worked at Parkland Health Center for seventeen years. Nikki’s nomination reads in part, “She is very caring and the first to respond to patient needs. Nikki is always smiling, and she greets you with a boisterous “hello”! She is not afraid to sing to patients to help them remain calm. She goes above and beyond and is
Parkland Health Center’s Chris Long Named Star Service Team Member for June
Parkland Health Center is pleased to announce that Chris Long has been selected as the ICARE Star Service Team Member for June 2020. Chris is a transporter in the Radiology department and has worked at Parkland Health Center for two years. Chris’s nomination reads in part, “She has become a valuable asset to our Radiology department. She always has a positive attitude and a smile on her face. She takes her job very seriously and actively searches for work that needs to be done. Our department/hospital
Keenly Bridal & Prom and The White Magnolia Banquet Hall Ribbon Cutting
Please join us in sending massive amounts of Congratulations to Jami Forney! Jami is the proud new owner of Keenly Bridal & Prom (Formerly Special Memories) and The White Magnolia Banquet Hall (Formerly Elizabeth Hall). Several Park Hills - Leadington Chamber Board Members and Investors, as well as Jami's family members and friends, joined to celebrate the new ownership, new names, and new look of this staple business! Located at 210 East Woodlawn Drive in Leadington, Keenly Bridal & Prom is a
Congratulations to Glenda & Will Straughn
As you may have read in the Ribbon Cutting announcement for Keenly Bridal & Prom, Special Memories and Elizabeth Hall have sold. Glenda & Will Straughn have owned the bridal store since it was established in 1989. After 30 years they have sold the business to long-time employee, Jami Forney, and are retiring... at least partially. Will and Glenda both have indicated that they will "still be around" helping Jami as needed, at least for a little while. Along with their 30 years in business, Special
Schnucks to Require Customers to Wear Face Coverings, Effective Monday, July 20
Schnucks to Require Customers to Wear Face Coverings, Effective Monday, July 20Teammates to offer complimentary face masks to customers ST. LOUIS, JULY 16, 2020 – With a focus on the health and safety of customers and teammates, Schnuck Markets, Inc. is taking the necessary step of requiring all customers to wear a face-covering while shopping in its stores. This requirement will take effect Monday, July 20 at all 113 Schnucks locations in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Iowa, and include
Entrepreneurs Wanted!
I’m excited to share the application process for Walmart’s 7th Annual Open Call is open now through August 10. We invite entrepreneurs dreaming of landing their shelf-ready, U.S.-manufactured products on Walmart shelves to apply for the opportunity to meet with Walmart buyers on October 1 via virtual pitch meetings. The October 1 Open Call virtual event kicks off Walmart’s celebration of U.S. Manufacturing Month and will include similar programming to previous years. In addition to one-on-one pitch
Park Hills - Leadington Chamber Awards Scholarships to Four Central High School Graduates
The Park Hills - Leadington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is excited to announce the award of four scholarships to 2020 Central High School Graduates! Chamber Board Members amended the program to award scholarships to four graduating seniors in 2020, up from one recipient in years past. Each recipient will receive a $500 scholarship to use at one of our three local colleges or universities. Alicia Robbins Alicia is the daughter of Dan and Tracy Robbins. She will be using her scholarship for
The Chamber Benefit Plan
There’s Strength in NumbersA medical plan that lets small businesses join together for more plan options and lower rates Say hello to the Chamber Benefit Plan. A multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA) designed for businesses like yours. When it comes to providing employees with cost-saving health care coverage, small businesses are at a big disadvantage compared to their larger counterparts. Because of their smaller size, their claims risk pool is spread out across a much smaller employee
