April 2024

Mildred Leffert

A celebration of life will be held for 89-year-old Mildred Leffert of Collinsville, Illinois, formerly of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 3:15 a.m., Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Illinois.  She was born December 28, 1934 in Chester, Illinois, daughter of Carl and Flora (nee Moudy) Martin who both preceded her in

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$9 Million in grant funding for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) recipients across Illinois

CHICAGO, IL – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the recipients for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Housing Rehabilitation. A total of $8.9 million has been awarded to 14 communities, which will support housing rehabilitation projects.   “No one should have to worry if

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Aldermen vote to place $10 million streets bond issue on ballot

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen Thursday night voted to place a $10 million bond issue on the August ballot.   The money would be used to extend Basler Drive to Progress Parkway and construct the streets and infrastructure for a new subdivision. It would also be used to make improvement to

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Anna Gaertner is inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

LEBANON, Ill. — Anna Gaertner of Evansville, Ill. is a new member of Chapter 292 of Phi Kappa Phi national honor society. Anna is majoring in mathematics – secondary education at McKendree University.   The induction ceremony was held during the university’s 11th annual Academic Excellence Celebration on April 25.   Founded in 1897, Phi

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As respiratory virus season winds down, virus levels continue downward trend across Illinois

CHICAGO – With the respiratory virus season continuing to wind down, Illinois’ overall respiratory virus level is now Minimal and all counties in the state are at Low level for COVID-19 hospitalizations, according to CDC data for the week ending April 20. The total number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Illinois declined 22% during the same week, according to the CDC

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Bloomsdale Elementary hosts 5th Grade Guitar & Percussion Concert

STE GENEVIEVE – Recently, Bloomsdale Elementary hosted its fifth grade guitar and percussion concert at the Performing Arts Center for the students’ families!     The students were excited and ready to show off what they’ve learned in Mr. Dillon Friedmeyer’s music class.   The three classes came together to perform a medley of songs.

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Bloomsdale Elementary students earn awards at regional math competition

STE. GENEVIEVE – On Saturday, April 6, four Bloomsdale Elementary students competed in a regional math competition held at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO). This group of students earned several ribbons:   Lucas Weber:1st place — Sprint round2nd place — Target round2nd place overall — 5th grade5th place — Number Sense Tristan Rapp:1st place —

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Cannon Update: VFW Post 2210 reports restoration costs rise unexpectedly

STE GENEVIEVE —The Ste Genevieve VFW’s Cannon restoration has been delayed by an unexpected surprise.   While sandblasting old layers of paint off the gun it was revealed that there are many bronze and brass parts all around on the gun.   After some Cannon Restoration Committee meetings and much historical research, it was determined

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