November 2023

Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s office reports arrests, incidents

STE GENEVIEVE — The Ste Genevieve County Sheriff’s reports arrests and incidents for week ending Nov. 3.   Arrested Person: 4 (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 3 Assault: Assist Other Agency: 3 Animal Control: 19 Bomb Threat: Brush Fire: Burglary: 2 […]

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Summit focuses on supporting students in rural communities

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) hosted its annual Equity in Higher Education Summit on Tuesday with the theme, “Advancing Innovation in Rural Education.”   The virtual event featured education research, policy experts, and higher education professionals who presented on topics such as the barriers rural students face

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Youth in Agriculture Scholarship deadline January 16

SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture Committee are accepting applications for Youth in Agriculture scholarships for Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2024. The application form can be found on the Fair’s website.   Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be postmarked by January 16, 2024.

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Dennis Renna

A funeral will be held Sunday, November 12, 2023 for 67-year-old Dennis Renna of Ste. Genevieve, who entered into eternal rest November 6, 2023, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center at.   He was born April 17, 1956, in St. Louis, son of the late Giugno “Jr.” Giacoma and Joyce Ann (Murphy) Renna.   Dennis spent

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Armed robber steals $14K in chips from Illinois casino

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) announced an arrest and charges against a 23-year-old man for his part in an armed robbery of more than $14,000 worth of casino chips from Rivers Casino in Des Plaines.   On October 31, Ismail Ahmed Ateyat, is suspected of entering Rivers Casino wearing a black face mask,

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Chester High School has six Illinois State Scholars

Buskohl, Gilbert, Hopkins, McDonough, Thompson, and Wingerter are 2023-24 CHS inductees   BY JIM BEERS, Contributing Writer ​CHESTER — Chester High School Principal, Jeremy Blechle, and School Counselor, Casey Hawkins are pleased to announce that six students from the Chester High School graduating Class of 2024 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars.   Those

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Crash responders urge motorists to slow down, move over:  ‘It’s the Law’

JEFFERSON CITY—On a daily basis, emergency responders put their lives on the line along Missouri’s highways responding to crash scenes. These responders include police officers, fire fighters, EMS, tow truck operators and highway workers. They respond to traffic incidents, assist drivers, and help keep traffic flowing.   According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), traffic

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DoIT Recognizes STEM/STEAM Day

SPRINGFIELD – In honor of STEM/STEAM Day, the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is proud to recognize and commend the individuals and organizations dedicating to supporting education in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.   “An early interest in STEAM can pave the way for a meaningful and a fulfilling career filled with

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Giannoulias urges Illinois military vets to share their stories

SPRINGFIELD – In advance of Veterans Day this year, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is announcing a new effort to encourage Illinois military veterans to share their stories, photos and mementos for future generations as part of the Illinois History Project.   In addition, Giannoulias also announced his office is forming a Veterans Advisory Board

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