March 2023

Ste. Genevieve County Extension Council recognizes outstanding service and leadership at annual dinner

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension Council of Ste. Genevieve County recently held its annual meeting, which included awards, presentations, council transitions, and delicious food. The event took place on February 23 at the Community Center meeting rooms.   This year, Garry Nelson and Michael Horrell received the Leaders Honor Roll Award

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The Green Bear Project hosts second annual A Day in the Park with Green Bear to bring awareness to National Child Abuse Prevention Month

JACKSON – The Green Bear Project is hosting its second annual A Day in the Park with Green Bear event to promote awareness of its abuse prevention programs and National Child Abuse Prevention Month.   The Green Bear Project was founded in 2001 with a mission to educate the community about child abuse. Over the

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Rita Mae Michal

A celebration of life will be held at a future date for 75-year-old Rita Mae Michal of Sainte Genevieve, who passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at the Ste. Genevieve Care Center in Ste. Genevieve, Mo.   She was born April 3, 1947 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.   She had been married to Raymond Michal

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Lloyd Don Clifton

Lloyd Don Clifton, 89, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Independence Care Center in Perryville.   He was born December 30, 1933 in Crosstown, MO to Lloyd and Leola Marie (Klobe) Clifton. They preceded him in death.   He and Virginia Lee Baker were married on July 27, 1978 in Naylor,

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Kaleb Carl Rhodes

Kaleb Carl Rhodes 22 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 At Ste. Gen. Co. Memorial Hospital in Sainte Genevieve, MO   He was born January 24, 2001 in Litchfield, IL   Survived By:   Mother, Tabatha Smith and Step Father Glynn Kellum Jr. of Sainte Genevieve, MO; Father, Michael

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Jackie Catherine Wengert

Jackie Catherine Wengert, 63, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Perry County Memorial Hospital.   She was born October 5, 1959 in Perryville, MO to Walter Sr.and Francis (Unterreiner) Kutz. Jackie and Steve Wengert were married September 7, 1991 at Christ the Savior Catholic Church in Brewer, MO.   She was

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$60 Million in grants for 118 Illinois park and recreation projects

SPRINGFIELD — Governor JB Pritzker along with state and local leaders and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have announced nearly $60 million in state grants are being awarded for 118 local park projects throughout Illinois to help communities acquire land and develop recreational opportunities. The grants represent the largest round of Open Space Land

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