May 2024

Bloomsdale Elementary holds annual kindergarten celebration

STE. GENEVIEVE – Once again, Bloomsdale Elementary School joyfully held its annual kindergarten celebration at the Performing Arts Center on the Ste. Genevieve campus.     The anticipation was palpable as the students prepared to showcase their do-see-do skills and vocal talents in this year’s rendition of E-I-E-I OOPS, the Musical.    Under the guidance […]

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Bloomsdale Elementary kindergarten class publishes book

STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently, Ashley Gettinger’s kindergarten class at Bloomsdale Elementary had the opportunity to see its writings come to life through the publication of a picture book.     It all began when Ms. Gettinger talked with her class about the writing process—brainstorming ideas, writing a draft, illustrating a visual to accompany the text—and

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CGS presents final Student of the Month Awards

CHESTER – On Friday May 10 Chester Grade School presented its final Student of the Month Awards.     The May 2024 Students of the Month included (left to right) Emmalyn Martin, Kindergarten;  Ryann Henderson, 1st Grade; Gracelynn Ebers, 2nd Grade; Brycen Petrowske, 3rd Grade; Christopher Eggemeyer, 5th Grade; Kinsley Hecht, 6th Grade; Josie Gaertner,

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CHS musicians close out 2023-24 school year with Annual Spring Concert

Swing Choir, “Sound Affect”; Senior Awards; Jazz Band; Music Awards; Concert Choir; Theatre Awards; and Concert Band, highlight wonderful year of music   By Jim Beers CHESTER – Tuesday May 7 Chester High School Music Department hosted its Annual Spring Concert at CHS Colbert Memorial Gymnasium. The event began at 7:30 p.m. and ended at

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DED awards $6 million in tax credits to 37 organizations through the Youth Opportunities Program

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Department of Economic Development announced today that it will award $6 million in 50% tax credits to 37 organizations throughout Missouri through the Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) during its 2024 cycle.   “We’re proud to assist organizations that provide critical services to Missourians through the Youth Opportunities Program,” said Governor Mike

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Funds transferred to beneficiaries of state’s adult-use cannabis program

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – This week, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred $15,229,302 in funds generated by Missouri’s adult use marijuana program to agencies as outlined in Article XIV, Section 2, of the Missouri Constitution. Recipient agencies of adult use program funds include the following:   Missouri Veterans Commission ($5,076,434): for use

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General Assembly passes legislation in defense of Missourians’ property rights

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In a crucial development for housing policies in the Show-Me State, the Missouri General Assembly has successfully passed House Bill 2062 this week addressing several issues related to property rights, ranging from eviction moratoriums, electric vehicle charging stations, to shutdown orders, land banks, and other “fowl” affairs.   Sponsored by State

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