April 2025

Bloomsdale Bank disables ATM due to rise in vandalism

BLOOMSDALE – Bloomsdale Bank has posted the following notice on its Facebook page: “In light of the recent rise in vandalism affecting local ATMs, we have made the executive decision to temporarily disable our ATMs until further notice. This decision was not made lightly, as we understand the inconvenience it may cause. However, our primary […]

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Dr. John Boyd named 2025 Southeast Region Consummate Professional

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District is excited to announce that Dr. John Boyd Jr., principal of Ste. Genevieve High School, has been named the 2025 MoASSP/Walsworth Southeast Regional Consummate Professional. This prestigious award, selected by peers, honors principals who exemplify dedication to the profession and the Missouri Association of Secondary

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Illinois State Rep. David Friess announces ‘Mural Contest’ winners

RED BUD — The office of state representative David Friess and the Randolph County Humane Society have announced the winners of the Mural Contest. Students were invited to submit design concepts that they will paint on the walls of the new Randolph Couonty Humane Society building in Steeleville.   Michelle McBride, a student at Red

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SGHS senior is an honorable mention on Missouri Scholars 100

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School senior Ainsley McClard has been named an honorable mention on the 2025 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students in the graduating class of 2025.     Ainsley has been accepted into the honors program at the University of Kansas and

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SGHS wrestler Jacob Schweigert named Honorary Mayor of Ste. Genevieve

STE. GENEVIEVE –  At the recent Wrestling Sports Banquet and Awards Ceremony, Ste. Genevieve Mayor Brian Keim made a surprise appearance to recognize senior Jacob Schweigert with one of the city’s highest honors—naming him Honorary Mayor of Ste. Genevieve and presenting him with a Key to the City. Jacob Schweigert, seen above with Head Wrestling

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