June 2025

Local businessman proposes ‘ghost tours’ at Memorial Cemetery

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen is expected to hear a request from a local business man to conduct “ghost tours” at Memorial Cemetery.   According to the agenda for Thursday’s meeting Brian Gray, owner of Gaslight Ghost Tours, previously known at Ste. Genevieve Ghost Tours, will make a presentation to the

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MDC Cape Nature Center announces Fishing Fin-atics fishing club kickoff in August

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is thrilled to announce the launch of its new southeast Missouri fishing club – Fishing Fin-atics. This community-driven club is designed to bring together anglers of all experience levels, promote sustainable fishing practices, and encourage conservation efforts across the state. “It’s an opportunity to meet other

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MFA Oil upgrades Ste. Genevieve Petro-Card 24 station

COLUMBIA, Mo. — MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy cooperative, announces the completion of significant upgrades at its Petro-Card 24 station, located at 21220 Hwy 32 in Ste. Genevieve, Mo. This location is open to the public 24 hours a day and offers 87-octane gasoline, 91-octane ethanol-free gasoline, and clear and red-dyed diesel fuel.  

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Mississippi Valley Art Guild announced June class schedule

CHESTER – The Mississippi Valley Art Guild has announced its June classes. Upcoming classes are: 6/17 & 6/19 Stained Glass Creations, 5:30-8:30 pm Learn to solder & cut glass to make your own stained glass creation. Beginners welcome. Cost $50, members $45,  includes all supplies Instructor:  Jeanne Phillips. 6/26-Learn to paint Flowers, 5:30-8:30 pm Cost

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‘Missouri Child Tax Credit’ Bill introduced during special session

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Representative Ray Reed has introduced House Bill 2 in the Missouri General Assembly’s special session—legislation that would establish a Missouri Child Tax Credit modeled after the transformative Biden-Harris federal tax credit, with the goal of cutting childhood poverty in Missouri by half.   In a special session largely focused

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Missouri State Fair announces Law Enforcement, Firefighter and Military Appreciation Days

Missouri State Fair announces Law Enforcement, Firefighter and Military Appreciation Days SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair has announced special recognitions days at the Missouri State Fair for Law Enforcement and Firefighters Law Enforcement & Firefighter Appreciation Day will be Saturday, Aug 9 Help celebrate and thank law enforcement and firefighters with a day full

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New study finds Missouri is the 16th most dangerous state for ‘Aging in Place’

A record 4.2 million Americans are expected to turn 65 this year – and nearly 75% want to remain home as they age, increasing the risk of medical complications and social isolation.   Seniorly released a study on the Safest and Most Dangerous States for Aging in Place after analyzing data from the CDC, CMS, Census Bureau, and HUD.   Ten key

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Record spending budget passes out of the General Assembly  

By Terri Bryant, (Murphysboro-R) Illinois State Senator Governor J.B. Pritzker’s record-breaking spending plan, which relies on nearly one billion dollars in tax increases and gimmicks, passed the General Assembly on May 31.   Once signed into law, it will become the largest budget in Illinois history, totaling more than fifty-five billion dollars. That figure represents

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River Region residents named to Southeast Dean’s List

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Southeast Missouri State University has announced its Dean’s List for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2025 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List earned at least a 3.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit. They received no grade below

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