April 2022

MDC reports final CWD results for 2021 deer season

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that it sampled and tested more than 32,000 deer for chronic wasting disease (CWD) between July 2021 and April 2022. Of the more than 32,000 deer sampled, 86 tested positive for CWD. MDC staff member Jamie Ebbesmeyer holds a lymph node tissue sample he […]

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‘Coolest Thing Made in Illinois’ is an electric truck

SPRINGFIELD – Chosen by voters from an initial field of 400 entries, Rivian’s all-electric R1T truck has emerged the winner of the third annual “Makers Madness” contest, earning the title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.   Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and sponsored by Comcast Business, Makers Madness is a bracket-style tournament

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Catching up on routine childhood and adolescent immunizations

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The COVID-19 pandemic has brought disruption to lives in many forms. For many children and families, even routine preventative healthcare has been disrupted. This National Infant Immunization Week, the Missouri Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (MOAAP) and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) highly encourage parents to ensure their

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Threat of rain changes date of Perryville Fly-In to May 1

Event organizers checked and re-checked the weather forecast for Saturday and Mother Nature does not appear to want to cooperate, so the annual Fly-in will be held on its rain date of Sunday, May 1. “There’s nothing like the threat of rain and storms to dampen a fly-in,” said one of the organizers Greg Gremminger.

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Norma Jean Ullman

A funeral will be held Monday, May 2, 2022 for 68-year-old Norma Jean Ullman of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo.   She was born August 6, 1953 in Ste. Genevieve, County the daughter of Charles Walter and Viola Margaret (Porter) McClure who both preceded

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Edna Ruth Coffman

A funeral will be held Friday, April 29, 2022 for 96-year-old Edna  Ruth Coffman of Minnith, Mo. who passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Independence Care Center in Perryville, Mo. She was born February 13, 1926 in Perryville, Mo., the daughter of Daisy Hoffman and Wesley Hoffman who both preceded her in death. She

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Carolyn M. Pinkley

A funeral will be held Friday, April 29, 2022 for 84-year-old Carolyn M. Pinkley of Sainte Genevieve who passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Sainte Genevieve Care Center in Sainte Genevieve. She was born February 14, 1938 in Blackwell, Mo., the daughter of Henry Lucas and Catherine (Durbin) Lucas. She married James Pinkley Sr.

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Ste. Genevieve Farmers Market opens May 7th

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Farmers Market will open on Saturday May 7th , located at the Knights of Columbus pavilion from 7am to noon. Refreshments will be provided on opening day. Items featured this month will include spring greens, asparagus, radishes, onions, canned goods, baked goods, tamales, honey, maple syrup, herbs, potted plants, and

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