STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve High School seniors were recognized for their future plans, achievements and scholarship awards during a combined Decision Day and Scholarship Day ceremony held Monday, May 4, in the Performing Arts Center. The event brought together the senior class to celebrate the many paths students will take following graduation. […]
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Whether it’s Bigfoot, the Big Muddy Monster, creatures from the watery deep among urban legends, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum wants all artists to put their best work on display in celebrating hidden or unknown animals and creatures. “Spooks or Spoofs,” a national juried cryptid-themed exhibition will run Aug. 11
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PULASKI COUNTY — As Illinois lawmakers enter the final weeks of budget negotiations before the May 31 deadline, Southern Illinois conservation leader Dale Shumaker is urging state leaders to reach a bipartisan solution that fully supports Illinois’ Soil and Water Conservation Districts before more local conservation capacity is lost. Shumaker, President of the Association
STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II will meet Tuesday in open session at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 in the Ste. Genevieve Early Childhood Center Multipurpose Room, 1200 Maple Drive, Ste. Genevieve. Most of the meeting will be open to the public. The tentative agenda for the meeting:
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently, local high school students were recognized by the annual Ste. Genevieve Elks Banquet. These seniors included those who were selected as Elks Student of the Month during the 2025-2026 school year and those who received the Ste. Genevieve Elk’s Military Recognition for their plans to join the armed forces.
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STE. GENEVIEVE – On Friday May 22nd, from 6 to 9 pm, come downtown and check out Ste. Genevieve’s art galleries and studios in a relaxed open-house atmosphere. There are nine participating art venues, five of which are located on North Main Street in Little Bohemia. At Music Art Love, Christine Alexander offers
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans that warmer weather means an increased potential for exposure to several illnesses that can be carried by animals or biting pests. While enjoying outdoor activities, people should take appropriate precautions to reduce their risk of contracting serious illness. “Spring and summer provide so
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Margaret Elizabeth Ritter, 93, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Independence Care Center. She was born April 20, 1933 in Ste. Genevieve, MO to Frank and Cecilia (Roth) Bauman. Margaret and Stanley Ritter were married June 4, 1955 at Sacred Heart Church in Ozora, MO and blessed with 70 years of
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In Loving Memory Connie Sue Littrell 67 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO July 3, 1958 – May 13, 2026 Survived By: Sons, Christopher Littrell, Ralph Littrell III, and Donald (Tabitha) Littrell; Daughters, Rebecca (Mark) Clemens and Melissa (Cain) Schaupert; Brother, Donald Brooks; Sister, Vickey (Kenny) May; Grandchildren, Rachel, Emma, Amber, Tyler, Hailey, Steven, Kadin,
76 seniors are recognized for future plans following graduation By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester High School seniors will graduate Sunday May 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Several years ago CHS began a tradition of recognizing every senior in a school-wide assembly titled, “Senior Signing Day”. During that assembly each student is introduced and his
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