March 2022

31.5 percent of unvaccinated Missouri residents cite government distrust

MO State News, News /

JEFFERSON CITY – Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, conditions in the U.S. have shown marked signs of improvement. While the Omicron wave brought a massive spike in cases, case counts have declined rapidly since peaking in mid-January, and the latest variant saw milder effects. In light of these shifts, more states and localities have […]

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Dr. Jon David Cooksey

Obituaries, Ste. Genevieve Obits /

Jon David Cooksey lived a productive and good life – first as a son, brother and student; then as a physician, husband, soldier, researcher, father and farmer; and finally as an investor, grandfather, gardener and traveler. He was born March 19, 1938, in Ashland, Kentucky – not long before the Great Depression ended, to Chester

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We’re back! Ste. Gen’s 4th Friday Art Walk returns March 25

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve’s 4th Friday Art Walk returns March 25, with art spaces throughout the downtown open from 6-9 p.m. Galleries and businesses that will be showing art include Common Grounds coffee house, which is hosting its first annual “All Together” art show and sale. Cash prizes from the Ste Genevieve R-II School

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Trollinger selected to play with Intercollegiate Wind Ensemble

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HILLSBORO – Jefferson College sophomore music student Bryce Trollinger of Sainte Genevieve has been selected to perform with the Intercollegiate Wind Ensemble for the Southwest Division of College Band Directors National Association in Waco, Texas, March 30-April 2. He will join some of the best college musicians from the states of Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri,

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Briefs from March 15 Ste. Genevieve school board meeting

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STE. GENEVIEVE — This information includes highlights from the Ste. Genevieve R-II Board of Education’s March 15, 2022, Regular Meeting. This is an unofficial record. The official Board News is posted on the district website and will be located on BoardDocs, linked here. The video of the meeting can be found on the district’s Youtube

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Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra to celebrate John Williams’ 90th birthday

Ill State News, News, Randolph County News /

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra will bring back many memories — and maybe even a few cold chills — when it honors acclaimed American composer John Williams later this month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. March 29. The orchestra will perform an entire concert

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Randolph Co. State’s Attorney’s March 2022 Case Updates – Part 2

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CHESTER – Randolph County State’s Attorney Jeremy Walker has released part two of his March 2022case updates.   People v. Daniel A. Campos (2021-CF-246) – On March 4, 2022 the State dismissed a charge of Escape against Mr. Campos.  “Daniel was a few days late in reporting to our jail to begin a sentence to

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NB I-55 in Perry County reduced for bridge repairs

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SIKESTON― Northbound Interstate 55 in Perry County will be reduced with a 12-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs.    This section of roadway is located between Mile Markers 129.4 and 130 in Perryville.   Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, April 4 through Thursday, April 28 from 7

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