July 2022

SGMS students recognized in art contest

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Middle School students were recently recognized for their outstanding artwork in the “Illustrating America” art contest, sponsored by the VFW Post 2210 Auxiliary! Cailin Hallin won first place at the state level, and Kinsley Bowers placed third at the state level! Each student received a gift card and a citation. Students […]

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Sheriff reports arrest of man on multiple charges

PERRYVILLE – A 32-year-old Perryville man was taken into custody Monday evening.  Christopher S. Meyer is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful use of a weapon, resisting arrest, Meyer was wanted in connection with an incident May 21, 2022. The Perry County Sheriff’s Office is seeking additional charges for possession of a stolen

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Ste. Genevieve County R-II presents new 2022-2023 administrators

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – Ste. Genevieve R-II School District is proud to announce our administrators who are taking on new roles for the 2022-2023 school year, including our new Deputy Superintendent Dr. Paul Taylor, our new Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lance McClard, our new Director of Student Services Jami Drury, and our new SGHS Assistant Principal

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Ste. Genevieve Elementary student recognized in National Anthem Singing Contest

STE. GENEVIEVE — Students at Ste. Genevieve Elementary and surrounding schools were invited to participate in the “Get Excited for the Red, White & Blue” national anthem singing competition for youth in grades K-12. This competition is sponsored by the VFW Post 2210 Auxiliary. Sydney Nesslein earned first place at the state level competition! Sydney

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Ste. Genevieve man is hurt in Route D crash in Ste. Genevieve County

JEFFERSON CITY – A 27-year-old Ste. Genevieve man was hurt in a traffic crash on Route D Tuesday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Andrew R. Suiter was taken to Parkland Health Center – Farmington by Ste. Genevieve County EMS. The patrol says Suiter was the driver of a southbound 2019 Dodge Charger which

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Treasurer Fitzpatrick breaks two more unclaimed property records

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick Tuesday announced that his administration has broken two more Unclaimed Property records, continuing a record-breaking streak for the fourth straight year. For the fiscal year ending June 30, the Treasurer’s Office returned $50,234,802.92, surpassing the prior record set last year by $3,054,488.06. This is the first time the

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Mary Lou LaFloure

Mary Lou LaFloure, 86, of Crystal City died July 12, 2022, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City.   Mrs. LaFloure was a retired art teacher for Crystal City High School and former librarian for Festus High School.    She was an accomplished artist, working in a variety of media, and was a former board

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