March 2023

Rep. Friess responds to fears that Illinois is facing a possible recession

RED BUD, Ill. – Illinois State Representative David Friess (R-Redbud) has responded to fears that a possible nationwide recession (that) could hamper Illinois spending plans.   In testimony presented to the House Revenue and Finance Committee, Revenue Director David Harris and Alexis Sturm, Director of the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB), presented testimony

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Ste. Genevieve FFA celebrates educational, hands-on FFA Week

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve FFA recently celebrated National FFA Week by participating in activities all week long! On Monday and Tuesday, classes welcomed eighth grade students to learn about agriculture education classes and the FFA organization. These included teaching the younger students about welding, agriculture education classes, and the FFA organization, among other topics.

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Ste. Genevieve High School speech and debate team wins district in debate

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Competitive Speech and Debate team hosted the District 7 competition last weekend, but also performed exceptionally, claiming the championship in District Debate.   Individually:     Trey Bloom was the District Champion in Original Oratory and qualifies for state. He also qualified for state in Lincoln Douglas

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Ste. Genevieve, Bloomsdale Elementary Schools celebrate
‘Read-On Missouri Week’

STE. GENEVIEVE — Both Bloomsdale Elementary and Ste. Genevieve Elementary celebrated Read-On Missouri Week from Feb. 27 – March 3. This week is part of the Read Across America program, which is sponsored by the National Education Association and celebrates reading and encourages students to develop lifelong reading habits! Many activities are centered around Dr.

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Wilma N. Head

Wilma N. Head , 89, of Perryville, Missouri died Friday, March 17, 2023 at her residence. She was born May 15, 1933 in Herculaneum, MO to William and Virgina (Manning) Drinen. Wilma and Leeman Head were married January 20, 1950 at Pevely, MO. He preceded her death on December 27, 2015.   Wilma was a

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Leona E. Richardet

Leona E. Richardet, 95, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at the Holiday Residential Care Assisted Living in Perryville.   She was born August 14, 1927 in Campbell, MO to Herman and Elona (Moore) Schumer Sr.   Leona and Elmer Simeon Richardet were married September 28, 1946 at the Assumption Catholic Church

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50 percent of Missourians have earned a credential or diploma beyond high school

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) is making progress in its goal of 60 percent of Missourians gaining an education beyond high school by 2030, based on the latest information from the Lumina Foundation. The goal is for 60 percent of Missourians between the ages of 25 and

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