May 2024

Old Whistler is winning nickname for VFW cannon

STE. GENEVIEVE – A nickname has been chosen for the VFW cannon which is being restored. The top three names were all from St. Agnes School: 1st place:  “Old Whistler”, Lyla Shortt, St. Agnes 7th Grade  2nd place:  “The Annihilator”, Ben Lester, St. Agnes 5th Grade 3rd place:  “The Moses”, Lyla Bauman, St. Agnes 7th […]

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department reports the latest arrests and incidents.   19-year-old Payton Michael Allen Smith of Perryville was charged with minor visibly intoxicated after police were called to Legion Lake Drive by a report of a vehicle running off the roadway about 4 a.m. May 5th.   33-year-old Keary D. Whitten of

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Rep. Elik, Sen. Bryant urge Senate to act on House Bill 4241

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – At a press conference in Springfield, Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) and Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) urged the Senate to act on House Bill 4241, which unanimously passed the House last month. The bill, which protects high school students age 18 and older from sexual abuse by an educator, currently sits in Assignments

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River Region students graduate from McKendree University

LEBANON, Ill. — McKendree University congratulates its Class of 2024 graduates on their achievements:   Ryan Braun of Red Bud, Ill. Ashley Cathcart of Steeleville, Ill. Eli Dierks of Steeleville, Ill. Anna Gaertner of Evansville, Ill. John Hand of Coulterville, Ill. Lacey Hartman of Chester, Ill. Sophia Koesterer of Red Bud, Ill. Alessa Montroy of

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SGHS Spanish classes celebrate Cinco de Mayo

STE. GENEVIEVE – In celebration of Cinco de Mayo and the culmination of the academic year, students of Teresa Caba’s high school Spanish classes held a day-long vibrant fiesta last Friday!     Under Mrs. Caba’s guidance, the festivities featured the traditional pinata smashing and cascading candy, followed by a delicious lunch at a local

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SGHS student finishes in second place in the Mineral Area College Writing Competition

STE GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve High School sophomore Luke Ferranto has placed second in the Mineral Area College English Department’s writing competition.     Each year, students in grades 9-12 are invited to submit personal narrative essays. Students in seven local high schools submitted work.   Luke wrote and submitted a literary piece he wrote

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Ste Genevieve resident named to Drury University Dean’s List

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.- A Ste Genevieve resident has been named to the Drury University Dean’s List.   Valle Catholic High School graduate Justin Basler Justin Basler was required to earn a grade point average of 3.6 or greater (on a 4-point scale) while carrying a full-time course load of 12 or more semester hours.   Earning

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