February 2026

Ste. Genevieve R-II School Board draft minutes released

STE. GENEVIEVE – The draft minutes of the Regular Open Session Meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II held Tuesday, February 17, 2026, have been released. MEETING MINUTES Attendance Voting Members Mr. Eric Basler, Board President Geri Diesel, Board Secretary Mrs. Jamie Ballew, Board Member Mr. Joshua Gettinger, Board Vice President Mr. James

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Lady Jackets battle to the end at Herrin Regional, but miss out in final seconds

CHS and West Frankfort exchange leads throughout the game; with 43.7 seconds left, Lady Redbirds make 5-of-8 free throws to steal the win By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester High School Lady Jackets played their final game of the 2025-26 season Monday February 16 at the 2026 IHSA Class 2A Regional Basketball Tournament at

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Harry B. Hafertepe

A graveside service will be held Friday, February 20, 2026 for 73-year-old Harry B. Hafertepe of Sainte Genevieve, MO who passed away February 12th.   Harry was a long time resident at Riverview at the Park in Ste. Genevieve, MO, he will be missed by all who knew him   The service will be held

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Doris Bayuk

A funeral will be held Tuesday, February 24, 2026 for 106-year-old Doris Bayuk of Sainte Genevieve, MO who passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026.   She was born June 7, 1919, a daughter to Donna L. (Weller) Brace and Donald Scott, who both preceded her in death.   She married George Bayuk, who preceded her

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Apply now for 2026 SIU Green Fund grants

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale Office of Sustainability and the SIU Sustainability Council are now accepting applications for Green Fund grants. The grants, now in their 23rd round, are part of SIU’s ongoing commitment to campus sustainability.   Any SIU student, faculty or staff member is welcome to submit a Green Fund Grant proposal

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Attorney General Hanaway receives Award, recognizes AGO attorney for statewide award

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Recently, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway received the Missouri Lawyers Media’s 2026 Influential Lawyer award. Attorney General Hanaway also recognized Assistant Attorney General Wensdai Brooks, who received the Missouri Lawyers Media’s 2026 Influential Appellate Advocates award for her outstanding service to the State of Missouri defending felony criminal convictions, including those involving violent

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Congressman Smith announces 2026 Art Competition

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eighth District Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) has announced the 2026 Congressional Art Competition is now accepting entries from high school students across southeast and south central Missouri.   “Southern Missouri is filled with incredibly gifted young artists, and I’m proud to highlight the creativity of the Show-Me State in the halls of

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