May 2022

Thoughts on Sunday’s ceremony honoring Moses Riney

Photos and comments by Greg Elder Thanks to Michael Schaaf, Anita Alsup and Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center for keeping the Moses Riney story alive with an ongoing exhibit including my mom’s portrait painting of him. Anita Alsup painted a portrait of Moses Riney, using the tintype image seen in this photo. This day forward […]

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Ste. Genevieve aldermen will discuss redistricting during May 26 work session

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen will take another look at a redistricting of the city’s wards when it meets Thursday night, following the regular board meeting.   The aldermen are also expected to discuss changes in the city’s collection of water bills, to thwart renters who move out, leaving their landlord

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Perryville’s 3rd Annual Heroes for Kids Comic Con July 16

PERRYVILLE – On July 16, 2022-Heroes for Kids will be hosting the third annual Comic Con in Perryville, Missouri at the Perry Park Center (800 City Park Lane).   The  show booth fees and silent auction proceeds will be benefiting Shriner’s Hospital for Children and the Community Counseling Center Foundation.   Guy Gilchrist (Jim Henson

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NexGen presents its side of the silica sand mine proposal

STE. GENEVIEVE – After a public meeting hosted by the opponents of the proposed NexGen Silica Sand Mine in Ste. Genevieve County; the proponents had a change to present their case in a public meeting hosted by the Missouri Department of Natural Resource Land Reclamation Program. Larry Lehman heads up the land reclamation program. He

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MSHP: Make safety a top priority for Memorial Day Weekend!

JEFFERSON CITY – Memorial Day weekend is a highly anticipated opportunity for people to enjoy Missouri’s state parks, lakes, sporting events, and attractions. This means more travelers on Missouri’s roadways and an increase in boating traffic on the state’s lakes and rivers. Drivers and boat operators are reminded to follow all Missouri’s laws and be

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Kunce on Baby Formula Crisis: Abbott Is Guilty of Corporate Manslaughter. Prosecute them.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo.  – This week, the Joplin Globe ran Lucas Kunce’s op-ed about the current baby formula crisis, Abbott’s criminal actions, and the FDA’s failure to keep people safe. Below is full copy of the op-ed: They’re guilty of corporate manslaughter. Prosecute them. By, Lucas Kunce Parents are rationing food for their babies because of

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