January 2024

Shirley Ann Fadler

A funeral will be held Tuesday, January 23, 2024 for 88-year-old Shirley Ann Fadler of Saint Peters, Mo., who passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Barathaven Alzheimer’s Special Care in Dardenne Prairie, Mo. She was born December 9, 1935 in Belgique, Mo. a daughter of Arnold A. and Odelia “Deets” A. (DePauw) Buerck who […]

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Jason R. Schmelzle

A funeral will be held Tuesday, January 23, 2024 for 49-year-old Jason R. Schmelzle of Sainte Genevieve, who passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at his home in Sainte Genevieve, Mo.   He was born August 18, 1974 in Sainte Genevieve, Mo., a son of  Kenneth R. Schmelzle who preceded in him in death and

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Clinton Baechle

A funeral will be held Saturday, January 27, 2024 for 91-year-old Clinton Baechle of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living in Sainte Genevieve, Mo.   He was born July 24, 1932 in Ste. Genevieve, Mo. a son of: William Baechle and Elvina (Hoog) Baechle who both

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Attorney General Bailey files suit against unconstitutional EPA emissions standard

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Wednesday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined a 25-state coalition in filing suit against Joe Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over a rule that will impose burdensome emissions standards on the states without congressional authorization. “Our federal Constitution does not recognize a fourth branch of government that can create rules

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Bryant introduces legislation to help safeguard students

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has taken an important step in ensuring the safety and well-being of Illinois students by filing legislation aimed at preventing inappropriate relationships between teachers and students.   Senate Bill 2823 makes it illegal for any teacher to engage in sexual activity, whether consensual or nonconsensual, with a high

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Department on Aging seeks nominations for Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is seeking nominations for the 2024 induction class of the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame, which honors the accomplishments of Illinois residents aged 65 and older.   “From the teacher who goes above and beyond for their students to the neighbor who never hesitates to lend a helping

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Girl Scouts will study flour milling during cookie season

ST. LOUIS – On Saturday, January 27, 2024 Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri will launch a new and innovative program, “Flour Rangers! Milling Flour for Girl Scout Cookies,” in collaboration with industry experts Ardent Mills and the International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM). This program will be the first of its kind for Girl Scouts,

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Governor Pritzker announces 5,800 new pre-K spots created by smart start

BELLEVILLE – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) today announced the addition of 5,886 new preschool seats in preschool deserts—areas of the state with too few publicly funded preschool seats to serve 80% of low-income 3- and 4-year-olds in the area. As part of Governor JB Pritzker’s broader Smart Start initiative,

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IDPH accepts grant applications for programs to address Sickle Cell Disease

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is now accepting applications for Prevention, Care and Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease grants. A total of $750,000 has been allocated for the program. As many as eight organizations may receive grants for programs to increase comprehensive services for people with sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. A

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Local students named to Truman State University honor rolls

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Truman State University has released its academic honor rolls for the fall 2023 semester.   Two students from Ste. Genevieve were named to the President’s List:   Ste Genevieve             Koby Hatfield             Alexandria Werner   The complete President’s List, for students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average, can be accessed

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