December 2021

Hands On History at the Linden House presents Lighted Path – Allée Allumée

STE. GENEVIEVE – A flame lit walk at the Linden House in Ste. Genevieve will be held the next three Friday night’s from 6-8 p.m. Guides will lead visitors through a flame lit path in the Hands-On History yard and boxwoods as they learn about French Colonial Christmas customs, culminating in a live performance of […]

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Lottery will encourage families to submit free and reduced meal applications

STE. GENEVIEVE — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing free school meals for all kids younger than 18 years during the entire 2021-2022 school year through June 30, 2022. This continues to positively impact all of our students and their families. However, one unforeseen result of this benefit may be a decrease in

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Missouri Attorney General comments on Biden Administration return to ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy

JEFFERSON CITY – Ahead of news that the Biden Administration is set to reimplement the Migrant Protection Protocols after the Missouri Attorney General’s Office sued and obtained a court order requiring the Biden Administration to reimplement the successful program, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt released the following statement: “The Biden Administration’s border policies have been nothing

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Missouri Department of Natural Resources offers grants for agricultural energy efficiency projects

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Energy is accepting grant applications now through Feb. 28, 2022, to reimburse farmers for energy-saving equipment through its Energize Missouri Agriculture Program. The department is offering up to $3 million in cost-share grants to agricultural operations for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy equipment. Funds

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Pre-school program becomes part of St. Agnes School

BLOOMSDALE — There are exciting changes on the horizon for the preschool program at St. Agnes Catholic School. “We have been blessed to have Tiny Crusaders Preschool on our campus for several years, though it operated as a separate entity from the school,” a school official stated recently. “We are excited to announce that starting

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Schweiss, Gettler honored by VFW, Auxiliary

BLOOMSDALE – Ste. Genevieve VFW Post No. 2210 Commander Brian Herzog and VFW Auxiliary Youth Activities Chairperson Lois Flieg were at St. Agnes Catholic School recently to honor the school’s Patriot’s Pen essay winners. Eighth Grader Kaden Schweiss and Sixth Grader Atreyu Gettler received $100 checks from Louis Flieg and Brian Herzog, VFW Commander.

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SG R-II announces school closing policy due to inclement weather

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District releases the following information pertaining to the closure of school due to inclement weather. Inclement weather is the existence of abnormal climatic conditions that create hazardous circumstances for students and employees to safely travel to and from school. The total number of bus miles traveled

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SIU Board of Trustees approve honorary degrees, distinguished service awards

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Former U.S. senator and groundbreaking Illinois politician Roland W. Burris will receive a Distinguished Service Award following approval by the SIU Board of Trustees today (Dec. 2). Burris is one of six individuals recommended by SIU Carbondale Chancellor Austin A. Lane for honorary degrees and distinguished service awards. A 1959 SIU Carbondale

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