STE. GENEVIEVE – The Regular Open Session Meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in the multipurpose room at the Ste. Genevieve Early Childhood Center, 1200 Maple Dr., Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670. The tentative agenda for the meeting: AGENDA Ahead of […]
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PARK HILLS, MO – Mineral Area College has named Lynne Wisdom, CPA, CPFO, as its new Vice President of Finance and Administration. Wisdom officially transitioned into the role on July 1, after serving as the college’s Deputy Chief Financial Officer for the past 18 months. Wisdom brings nine years of banking experience to the position, as well
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Raymond Paul Schwent of Ste. Genevieve, MO (formerly of Saint Mary, MO) passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at the Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living Facility. He was 88. Ray was married to the love of his life, Marilyn Rose Bader on August 22, 1959. She preceded him in death on January 19, 2020.
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Judy Kirn set the standard for keeping house. Where others would reach for a mop, she took to her hands and knees to scrub the tile floor. A dishwasher was an unnecessary appliance. Better to promptly hand wash dishes after breakfast, lunch and dinner. An old Dodge sedan had fewer spots than
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed the remaining legislation passed by the Missouri General Assembly during the Second Regular Session of the One Hundred Third General Assembly. “Today’s bill signings follow a thorough review of all the legislation sent to my desk this year,” said Governor Kehoe. “I appreciate the
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KANSAS CITY – The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region fell 0.5% in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 5.6%, largely due to a decline in gasoline prices. The index for food declined 0.1% over the month, while the index
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ROLLA, Mo. – Five students from the River Region were among more than 1,000 graduates who received degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology at the close of the spring semester. The graduates were honored during ceremonies held May 15 and May 16 on the campus in Rolla. Missouri S&T awards bachelor of
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The Board of the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame is proud to announce the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame 2026 inductees. Inductees require a Missouri connection, honorable military service, and must have contributed exceptionally to the community, the state and/or the nation. Six veterans will be inducted this year, plus one honorary inductee. All exemplify
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JEFFERSON CITY – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.1 points in June to 97.4, nearing its 52-year average of 98.0. Expectations for better business conditions and real sales expectations improved substantially and primarily drove the rise in the Index. The Uncertainty Index fell 2 points from May to 89, remaining well above its historical average
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 is preparing for the return of students for the start of the 2026-27 school year on Monday, Aug. 24. 2026-27 District Calendar Open Houses – August 20 All District 32 schools will hold Open Houses from Noon-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20. Families can attend Open
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