March 2026

Ste. Genevieve Heritage Commission proceedings released

STE.. GENEVIEVE – The draft minutes of the Monday, March 16, 2026 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve Heritage Commission have been releleased. Minutes HERITAGE COMMISSION Ste. Genevieve, MO March 16, 2026 6:00pm   Call to Order at 6:00 pm   Roll Call: Commissioners Casey Benner, Tom Hooper, and Mark Buchhiet were present at roll call. […]

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Ste. Genevieve School District R-II releases board meeting report

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II has released a draft of the proceedings of the March 13th Board of Education meeting.   Attendance Voting Members: Mr. Eric Basler, Board President Mrs. Geri Diesel, Board Secretary Mrs. Jamie Ballew, Board Member Mr. Joshua Gettinger, Board Vice President Mr. James Kirchner, Board Member

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Ste. Genevieve High School Athletic Department presents basketball and dance team awards

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Athletic Department honored the members of the boys and girls basketball and dance teams with a banquet and awards presentation recently.   Boys Basketball Honors Tenacity Award- Dominic Johnson, Jr.- 17 Charges Gym Rat Award- Parker Stomberg Most Improved- Parker Stomberg 6th Man Award- Broden Kreitler Defensive

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Mark W. Brown

Mark W. Brown, 66, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at his residence. He was born February 26, 1960 in Perryville, MO to Robert L. and Velma J. (Elder) Brown. Mark grew up in St. Mary, MO working on the family farm at an early age. He then went on to work

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$30K grant will support child abuse prevention education

JACKSON, MO – It’s a startling statistic: Child molesters typically abuse 117 children before they’re caught. One community organization is fighting back, equipping children with the powerful message that an unwanted touch isn’t their fault, and they should tell a trusted adult.     The Green Bear Project, a program sponsored by Southeast Missouri Networks

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Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday

CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday.   The tentative agenda for the meeting was released Tuesday afternoon.   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda March 19, 2026   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross   Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader   Public Petitions & Correspondence                 Request from Patti Carter to help

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Chester Grade School announces January 2026 ‘Jackets of the Month’

Selected students have demonstrated all four of the “PBIS HIVE” good behavior criteria” By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School selects monthly “Jackets of the Month”, formerly known as “Students of the Month”. “Jackets of the Month” are selected from among all teacher and staff nominations of students that qualify. Students can qualify for

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Downtown Perryville receives grant for revitalization services

BRANSON, MO. – Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) has awarded Downtown Perryville Advancement, Inc. (Downtown Perryville) a cost-sharing, People Energizing Places (PEP) Grant for their readiness to grow and implement the Main Street methodology for the success of their downtown.   Over the next two years, Downtown Perryville will receive training, mentoring, and technical services,

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