All-School Assembly and prior to the Chester-Sparta game Students hear about the day America experienced the 911 terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 BY JIM BEERS On Friday September 11, 2026 students and faculty at Chester High School joined together at an all-school assembly to remember the day 25-years ago that America experienced the […]
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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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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
On Friday, September 25th from 6 to 9pm, nine art galleries and studios in downtown Ste Genevieve welcome the public to come enjoy art in a relaxed open house atmosphere.On north Main Street in the Little Bohemia neighborhood, 5 studio/ storefronts will be open. At Music, Art, Love there will be live music by Andy
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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
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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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.;
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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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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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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