June 2024

Ste. Genevieve man receives minor injuries in Highway 32 traffic crash

JEFFERSON CITY – A 42-year-old Ste. Genevieve man received minor injuries in a traffic crash Wednesday morning on Highway 32 in Ste. Genevieve County.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Tony A. Lewis was taken to Parkland Health Center in Farmington by ambulance.   The patrol says the crash happened about 7:15 a.m. east

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Chester Bridge reduced to one lane this morning due to lighting issue

SIKESTON -The Chester bridge linking Perryville, Missouri and Chester, Illinois was reduced to one lane this morning so repairs could be made to the bridge’s navigation lights which allow towboat pilots to see the bridge after dark. .   An email announcing the lane closing was received at the Sun Times News Online at 7:46

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ComWell announces summer lunch program, various other events

By Jim Beers ​With school out and kids being home for the summer, ComWell has announced several activities, events, and programs that are available throughout the coming months. The following are a few of the opportunities that will be offered in the Randolph County area.   Summer Lunch Programs   With school age children home

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French Heritage Festival

STE. GENEVIEVE – Residents and visitors alike are invited to join in the fun at the 2024 French Heritage Festival to celebrate the unique traditions, architecture and music of Ste. Genevieve’s French and Creole heritage in Missouri and the Mississippi River Valley.   An opening ceremony will launch the bon temps at 10:30 a.m. Saturday

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Greg Lauer elevated to chief financial officer at MRV Banks

STE GENEVIEVE — MRV Banks proudly announces the promotion of Greg Lauer to the esteemed position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his new role, Greg will spearhead the bank’s financial strategy, ensuring stability, growth, and continued excellence in financial operations.     Greg Lauer brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record

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Highway Safety Award nominations sought

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is accepting nominations for individuals, organizations and events to be recognized for their efforts in making Missouri’s roadways safer, moving the Show-Me State toward zero fatalities. Winners will be recognized at the 2024 Missouri Show-Me Zero Conference in Columbia at the end of September.   There are

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