December 2025

Filing begins Tuesday for Perry County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees

PERRYVILLE – Filing for the Perry County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees election will begin Tuesday at the Perry County Clerk’s Office at 15 W Ste Marie St. STE 2.   Please note this is a new address as the Clerk’s office has relocated to the Historic Perry County Courthouse.   Filing ends Tuesday, December […]

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German language students visit Kaplan-Feldman Holocaust Museum

STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently, Middle and high school students enrolled in Ste. Genevieve’s German language courses visited the Kaplan-Feldman Holocaust Museum in St. Louis in November.   During the trip, students explored exhibits that document the history of the Holocaust, highlight individual stories and examine the consequences of hatred and intolerance.   The visit offered

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Gift card fraud–Illinois Organized Retail Crime Association urges vigilance this holiday season

SPRINGFIELD – Gift card fraud is a growing threat across the United States, as criminal networks steal, tamper with, and drain gift cards to launder money and finance further illegal activities. The Illinois Organized Retail Crime Association (ILORCA) is sounding the alarm, urging consumers and businesses to stay vigilant this holiday season.   Gift card fraud

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Learn to use deer tallow with MDC’s virtual programs Dec. 16

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Learn how to use deer tallow from the comfort of your own home during two virtual programs on Tuesday, Dec. 16 with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Historically, many parts of harvested deer were used for survival. From meat for consumption to candle making from the tallow, every usable part of

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SGE honors students in annual Veterans Day art contest

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Elementary continued its annual Veterans Day Art Contest this year, an event led by art teacher Haley Schnitzler which celebrates student creativity and pays tribute to those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.     Each student created artwork reflecting their appreciation for America and honoring the

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SGHS Speaking Dragons advance to regional semi-finals, finals

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Speaking Dragons have wrapped up a strong stretch of competition, closing out the regional preliminary rounds with several students advancing to the semi-finals and finals on Dec. 8.     Regional Semi-Finalists/Finalists   Sophia Jordan and Emily Merrifield – Duo Interpretation Ashtyn Neel and Caroline Roth –

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STARS students participate in team-building with the U.S. Army

STE. GENEVIEVE –  The Ste. Genevieve School District R-II STARS students took part in a hands-on team-building session in the new middle school gym recently.     The students were guided by Army Staff Sergeant Darrel W. Oard and PFC Thomas Desiree.   The event focused on communication, problem-solving, and collaboration—skills essential for both leadership

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