Nominations for multiple awards now being accepted JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri’s “Outstanding Older Worker of the Year” award program seeks to honor a Missouri resident who is 55 or older, employed at least 20 hours a week, and displays dependability and new skills on the job. Nominations are currently being accepted. The winner will […]
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The City of Perryville would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Neal Adams for his incredible work documenting the transition of the Chester Bridge to the Don Welge Memorial Bridge. What started simply as a hobby has grown into something that has made a remarkable impact far beyond our local communities. Throughout
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Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and Empathy BY JIM BEERS Chester Grade School recognized 33 students on Friday September 4, 2026 in grades Kindergarten through 8th, for demonstrating the “HIVE” PBIS good character traits of either Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy. There are four “HIVE” PBIS characteristics that teachers and staff at
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Karen L. Lohmann, 67, of Perryville, Missouri passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Ste. Genevieve Care Center. She was born May 29, 1959 in Woodstock, IL to Vernon Otto and Hildegard Lillian (Verseman) Lohmann. Karen spent many years serving her community as a cook at the Perry
Norman “Rusty” R. Galbraith, 61, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born August 30, 1965 in East St. Louis, IL to Ronald G. Galbraith and Sharon K. (Boone) Steele. His mother survives in Perryville. Rusty and Sherry Galbraith were married July 12, 2010
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In Loving Memory Ted Kist 51 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO June 1, 1975 – September 6, 2026 Survived By: Daughters, Mallory (Nathaniel) Kist-Witte and Natalie (Noah ) Boughamer, Brother, Mike Kist, Brother, Benjamin (Katie) Kist; Grandson, Vincent Boughamer; Nephew, Jacob Kist Preceded in Death By: Father, Paul E. Kist; Mother, Marie A. Kist.
Farmers, ranchers, and manufacturers across Southeast and South Central Missouri have spent years on the losing end of a trade relationship that was stacked against us. For far too long, Canada has gotten the benefit of the doubt while our producers and businesses paid the price. And our farmers, in particular, have paid the price,
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The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center presents “How Ste. Genevieve helped win the American Revolution” in its next speaker series presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 pm at the Orris Theater in Ste. Genevieve. In May 1780, Commandant François Vallé sent the Ste. Genevieve militia north to help defend St. Louis against a coordinated
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AGENDAPERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32Board of Education Special Meeting – Work SessionWednesday, September 9, 2026Temporary Central Office, 503 Schindler Road (rear entrance)5:00 – 6:30 p.m.I. Work Session called to orderII. Pledge of AllegianceIII. Approval of the AgendaIV. Construction Discussion and UpdatesV. Adjourn the Work SessionNOTICE OF MEETINGPublic notice is hereby given that a regular
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine teal and purple, beginning at sunset on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, through sunrise on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in recognition of National 988 Day. The lighting raises awareness of the support available through 988 for mental health and substance
