October 2022

EPA finalizes environmental justice action plan for land protection and cleanup programs

LENEXA, Kan. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Land and Emergency Management announced it has finalized the agency’s “EJ Action Plan: Building Up Environmental Justice in EPA’s Land Protection and Cleanup Programs” (EJ Action Plan). The plan highlights projects, tools, and practices to be applied to the Superfund, Brownfields, Emergency Response, Solid Waste Management, Resource […]

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Four persons hurt in ATV crash on Route K in Perry County

JEFFERSON CITY — Four persons were hurt in a traffic crash Saturday afternoon in Perry County.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 47-year-old Dana Davis of St. Charles had serious injuries and was flown to SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital on an AirEvac helicopter; 22-year-old Danielle R. Davis had moderate injuries and was

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Illinois public health officials report 10,945 new cases of COVID-19 in past week; down nearly 27 percent

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health reports 10,945 new cases of COVID 19 last week compared to 17,373 the previous week, a drop of 6,428 or nearly 27 percent.   CDC released data showing that 20 counties in Illinois are rated at Medium Community Level for COVID-19, and for the first time since

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Missouri COVID-19 cases fall by 25 percent; cases rise in Perry, Ste. Genevieve Counties

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reports 4,954 new cases of COVID 19 for the week ending September 30th. That’s a drop of 1,682 or 25 percent from the previous week’s total. There were 28 new cases of COVID-19 in Ste. Genevieve County compared to 10 the previous week. That

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MSHP reports arrest

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports. Among those listed as arrested: 31-year-old Justin M. Nichols of Memphis, Tennessee at 10:23 p.m. Friday in Ste. Genevieve County on Ste. Genevieve County warrants for driving while revoked and speeding and on a Macon County warrant for speeding 20-25 over. He

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Perry County Recycling Center to close for improvements Oct. 10

PERRYVILLE —The Perry County Recycling Center will be closed beginning October 10 due to the facility undergoing infrastructure improvements that include the installation of a concrete pad inside the drive-through facility.   Perry County Solid Waste Management Supervisor Sheila Jett said the project is expected to be completed within a week.   “We anticipate that

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Pro Life Citizens of Ste. Genevieve gather for ‘Life Chain’

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Pro Life Citizens of Ste. Genevieve County gathered Sunday, October 2nd for their 30th Annual Life Chain at the Highway 32/61 intersection. The silent hour-long prayerful witness was held from 2-3 p.m.   Organizers said if you could not  be a part of this year’s Life Chain, please consider offering a prayer for all

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Ste. Genevieve High School students intern with film crew

STE. GENEVIEVE — Last week, 10 Ste. Genevieve High School students had the opportunity to intern with a film production company, Motion Dog Films, right here in Ste. Genevieve! The students spent time on the set of an upcoming film, “The Spring,” a visually-stunning supernatural thriller set in both modern times and 1870 America. From

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The Max Upchurch Excellence Through Scouting Foundation

STE. GENEVIEVE – The family of Max Upchurch is proud to announce that a not for profit 501(c) 3 organization “The Max Upchurch Excellence Though Scouting Foundation” has been created to honor Max’s legacy.   The Max Upchurch Excellence Through Scouting Foundation’s mission is to ensure that Max’s legacy lives on by supporting the scouting

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