August 2022

Lloyd J. Stern

Lloyd J. Stern, 77, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 1:04 pm, Sunday, August 28, 2022 at his residence.   He was born to the late Floyd and Martha (nee Epplin) Stern on August 10, 1945 in Red Bud, Illinois.   Lloyd married Linda Sroka on April 29, 1972 in Pinckneyville, Illinois; she survives.   […]

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IDPH reports 24,297 new COVID 19 cases, down eight percent from the previous week

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 24,297 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, which is a decrease of around eight percent fewer new cases from the previous week..   According to the CDC, 33 counties are now rated at High Community Level for COVID-19. An

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Senator Blunt visits Missouri Dinosaur dig site 

STE. GENEVIEVE – Senator Roy Blunt was back in his home state of Missouri last week and made several stops, including one off the beaten path. He contacted the Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center (SGMLC) and asked to visit the site where the Missouri dinosaur was first discovered in the early 1940s.   Pictured (l-r) are

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St. Vincent will honor former coach, athletic director, teacher and principal Mikel Stewart

PERRYVILLE – On Friday, Sept. 2, during halftime of the St. Vincent Indians’ first home football game, there will be a tribute to Coach Mikel Stewart, who served as head football coach, athletic director, teacher, and then principal during his 10 years at SVHS. Mike’s wife, Sandy, and their children and grandchildren will be present.

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Ste. Genevieve to host painting competition 

STE. GENEVIEVE – The 18th Annual Sainte Genevieve Plein Air Painting Competition is scheduled for September 21-25, 2022.   Headquartered at the Sainte Genevieve Art Center and & Museum at 310 Merchant Street, artists may register Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday morning for a chance to win $3,000 in awards and prizes. Visitors to the exhibit

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