November 2024

SIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts leading diplomat to discuss statesmanship, world issues

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Jan Eliasson, a former Swedish and United Nations diplomat, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Tuesday, Nov. 12, for a virtual discussion about the complex challenges and important opportunities facing global leaders. Eliasson will join John Shaw, institute director, for a discussion that will center on how skilled […]

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Ste. Genevieve Elementary School Holds Annual Career Day

STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently, fifth grade students at Ste. Genevieve Elementary School had the opportunity to visit various local businesses as part of their annual Career Day, which was sponsored by the school’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).   Students visited the Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital, LHoist North America, the Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Department,

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Ste. Genevieve woman hurt in traffic crash

JEFFERSON CITY – A 71-year-old Ste. Genevieve woman suffered moderate injuries in a traffic crash  in Ste. Genevieve County Saturday morning.   Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper J. Stombaugh reported the woman was taken to Parkland Health Center by a Ste. Genevieve County ambulance.   Trooper Stombaugh reported the crash happened when the westbound 2006

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The dawn of a new era

By Jason Smith, Member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s the dawn of a new era in America. After four long years of going from crisis to crisis, a major shakeup in Washington is coming in January. I am eager and ready to work side-by-side with President Donald Trump to get America back on the

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United for Veterans donates $47,500 to Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial for campus expansion and PTS initiative

PERRYVILLE, MO – United for Veterans (UFV) has presented Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) with a generous donation of $47,500, raised from their inaugural fundraiser held this past September in Cape Girardeau.   This donation, a testament to the community’s dedication to honoring our nation’s heroes, is earmarked for the expansion of MNVM’s “Laying Down

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Visitors advised to exercise caution in the Mark Twain National Forest following heavy rains, flooding

ROLLA, Mo. — Following recent heavy rains and fooding across Missouri, the Mark Twain National Forest urges visitors to exercise caution when using forest trails and roads. Flooding can lead to hazardous conditions at recreation sites, forested areas, roads, and trails. From slippery paths and fallen trees to washed out sections of trails, these conditions warrant

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Shirley Ann Bishop

A funeral will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2024 for 83-year-old Shirley Ann Bishop of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Independence Care Center. She was born October 2, 1941 in St. Louis, MO to LeRoy and Elsie (Robinson) Hunt who preceded her in death. Shirley and Edward Bishop were married

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Robert G. Uding

A funeral will be held Thursday, November 14, 2024 for 94-year-old Robert G. Uding of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by family in Sainte Genevieve, Mo. He was born May 10, 1930 in Ste. Genevieve, Mo., a son of John E. Uding and Clara M. (Palmer)

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Loretta M. Brewster

A funeral will be held Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 for 101-year-old Loretta M. Brewster of Minnith who passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Riverview at the Park in Sainte Genevieve.   She was born December 24, 1922 in Huzzah, MO, a daughter of Lewis Martin and Ida L (Chandler) Martin who both preceded her

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