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Looking for Employees in Outside Traditional Labor Pools
As the competition for workers remains menacing, employers could consider looking outside the traditional candidate pools. In the Park Hills/Leadington/St. Francois County area, there are more open positions than available workers. We are urging employers to look at various non-traditional sources for help. Veterans are actively looking to re-enter the workforce after completing their service to our country. These workers have a proven work ethic and a variety of valuable skills, training, and
Parkland Health Center to Host Blood Drive
Parkland Health Center is hosting a blood drive at the Lincoln Street Event Center, located at 112 N. Lincoln Street in Desloge, on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: ParklandHC to schedule an appointment.Maximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B-, or A- donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood
Sponsor a Child in Need this Christmas!
First Baptist Church of Park Hills started a ministry a couple of years ago called 14:18 ministries. Our name comes from John 14:18 "I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you." Our purpose is to do just that - go to kids in our area that are a part of the foster care system to love on them and ultimately advocate for the fostering or adoption of as many of them as possible. We show love to these kids in several different ways. One way we are doing so this year is by making sure that each and
MAC Foundation Launches Annual 2021 Enhancement Grant Campaign
PARK HILLS, MO – Mineral Area College (MAC) provides quality, affordable education and has changed the course of countless students’ lives and strengthened the local workforce by preparing highly skilled and employable graduates.MAC’s commitment to educational excellence is dependent on providing a curriculum built upon industry standards and staying up to date on rapidly changing technology. These fundamental keys ensure that MAC graduates have the best opportunities for success. The Department of
Parkland Health Center Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon to Medical Staff
(FARMINGTON, MO – September 28, 2021) – Jesse Beard, DO, is a board-eligible Orthopedic Surgeon who recently joined the medical staff of Parkland Health Center. Dr. Beard is a Farmington native and returned to his hometown community after completing a Sports Medicine fellowship at the MedStar Orthopedic Institute in the Baltimore and Washington DC areas. During this time, he worked alongside the team physicians for several area professional and collegiate sports teams, including the NFL Baltimore
Manufacturing and Mining Hiring Event to Be Held at Mineral Area College
(PARK HILLS) – Mineral Area College Career Services and the Park Hills Job Center is hosting a manufacturing and mining hiring event at Mineral Area College’s outdoor Quadrangle on Wednesday, October 6. The event will match local workforce talent with employers from throughout Southeast Missouri. According to Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, the manufacturing industry’s statewide average annual wage is $56,288, a 10.3% increase from the previous period. In our region, the mining
Flight Night at RaeCole's Coffee Bar
Mark your calendars!! RaeCole's Coffee Bar is hosting a Flight Night to be held on Saturday, October 23 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.! Listed below are the steps to take to secure your spot on Flight Night. Step 1: Come in a grab your favorite coffee or snack and reserve a flight inside the coffee shop! See a barista to help you sign up! Step 2: Pick the desired time-slot:3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Step 3: On the sign-up sheet that coincides with your desired time slot,
Vendors Wanted for Christmas in Our Hometown!!
The Downtown Park Hills Association is hosting its first Annual Christmas in Our Hometown event! To be held on December 11th from 10: a.m. to dusk in Downtown, organizers are planning for things such as carriage rides, local craft vendors, food trucks, games, bands, carolers, actors, arts & crafts, live windows, a sleigh pull contest, business decorating contest, a Christmas Cake Run, craftsman displays, Mr. & Mrs. Claus, a Christmas tree lighting, special sales at local businesses, a gingerbread house
Hillview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum Announcement:
The fall cemetery and lot decoration cleanup will begin on Monday, October 4th at Hillview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum. Lot owners are requested to remove any decorations they wish to save before October 4th. Fresh cut flowers in an approved vase are always permitted provided they are in good condition. Also, any new seasonal decoration may be left providing the decoration is in accordance with the current Cemetery Rules and Regulations. All other decorations will be removed during the cleanup. The
The Donnelly - LaMear Trailhead Entrance at St. Joe State Park is Now Open
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, SEPT. 15, 2021 – Representatives from St. Joe State Park invite the public to use the new Donnelly - LaMear Trailhead in Park Hills to enter the park. The trailhead is located at the Fairgrounds Drive Exit just off U.S. Highway 67 North. The new entrance is behind Hefner Furniture and Appliance, and just past Leadbelt Power Sports. The Donnelly - LaMear Trailhead has parking, restrooms, and brand-new terrain to explore. The entrance is open Thursday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 8
Mineral Area College and University of Missouri-St. Louis Update Agreement
Park Hills, MO – University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) and Mineral Area College (MAC) signed an updated articulation agreement enabling MAC students to easily transfer to the UMSL School of Social Work. On September 20, administrators from both institutions gathered for the signing in the Fine Arts Theater Foyer on the Mineral Area College campus in Park Hills. MAC and UMSL have had a long-standing partnership that enables MAC graduates to easily transfer into the UMSL’s Bachelor of Social Work
Join the St. Francois County Rotary for a 5K!
The St. Francois County Rotary is hosting a 5K to benefit the EMS Scholarship Fund! Saturday, October 30, 20218AM Registration & Sign In$25 Registration, Free T-Shirt to the First 1009AM Start TimeTo be held at St. Joe State Park in the Special Use Area. Use the Missouri Mines State Historic Site Entrance. Online registration is available at: Rotary 5k
