September 2026

Ste. Genevieve’s German Legacy to Be Featured in Oktoberfest Presentation

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As Ste. Genevieve celebrates its German heritage during Oktoberfest, a special presentation will explore the people, places and traditions that helped shape the community. Local historian Bob Mueller will present “Ste. Genevieve’s German Legacy: People, Places, and Traditions” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Orris Theatre. The presentation is free and open to […]

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Receives Grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation

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Glen Carbon, Illinois – September 17, 2026 – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois announced today it was awarded an American Water Charitable Foundation STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) Education grant, supporting STEM-related curricular and extracurricular programs focused on expanding access to STEM opportunities for girls across Southern Illinois. This grant will be used to help

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Tony Lee Biama

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Tony Lee Biama, 67, a lifelong resident of Coulterville, Illinois, passed away on September 12, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. Born May 31, 1959, in Pinckneyville, Illinois, Tony spent his final hours at the O’Fallon, Illinois, home of his sister and brother-in-law, surrounded by family and friends. Tony was preceded in death by

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From Setback to Success: Steve Emt Inspires Valle Catholic Students

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Valle Catholic High School students had the chance to hear from Steve Emt today, and WOW!! His story is one they won’t forget. Steve’s journey has taken him from being an All-American athlete, to West Point, to playing basketball at UConn, and eventually to representing Team USA as a three-time Paralympian. At 25, a drunk-driving

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Ricky E. Woelich

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In Loving Memory Ricky E. Woelich 74 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO November 18, 1951 – September 16, 2026 Survived By: Wife, Deborah (Bimes) Woelich, Son, Joseph E. (Cari) Woelich, Daughter, Sarah (Michael) Cowell, Brother, James Raymond (Elaine) Woelich, Jr., Grandson, Alexander Woelich, Grandson, John Woelich Preceded in Death By: Father, Jim Woelich, Sr.;

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City of Chester Agendas

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA September 21, 2026 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING CORRESPONDENCE REPORTS Mayor City Treasurer City Clerk Approve raffle licenses –     Approve Business Licenses and/or Incentive Applications –     Approve Excavation permits City Attorney City Engineer COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance Committee (Alderman Wagner) –  Approve payment of

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Missouri State University releases summer 2026 graduation list

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SPRINGFIELD, MO (09/17/2026)– Missouri State University awarded 460 degrees to students in summer 2026. These graduates are invited to participate in the fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 11 at Great Southern Bank Arena. The following local students earned degrees: Joel Koenig of Farrar (63746) graduated with a Master of Accountancy   Trevor Lukefahr of Perryville

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Ste. Genevieve man makes bomb threat toward Archdiocese of St. Louis

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A Ste. Genevieve man is facing serious charges after prosecutors say he made a bomb threat against the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged 32-year-old Jeremiah Robinson Wednesday with one count of first-degree making a terrorist threat. According to the prosecuting attorney’s office, the FBI’s National Threat Operations Center

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Soybean Crush Growth is Reshaping Acres, Prices and Exports

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Columbia, Mo. — Expanding domestic soybean crush is becoming a larger driver of U.S. soybean acreage and prices as biofuel demand reshapes how the crop is used, according to FAPRI’s September baseline update.   Soybean acreage rises 5.4 million acres in 2026/27 to 86.8 million acres and remains above 87 million acres through much of

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