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Ste. Genevieve County Health Department announces updated WIC income eligibility guidelines

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County Health Department WIC has announced the updated income guidelines, based on 185 percent of the federal poverty guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).     HHS releases annual adjustments to the poverty guidelines before June each year.   The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program […]

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Team Mo wins first gold of 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Team Missouri kicked off preliminary competition at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Monday, with athletes from across the state posting wins, personal bests, and moments of sportsmanship on Day 1 of the national event, held June 20–26 at the University of Minnesota and the National Sports Center in Blaine. Missouri’s delegation

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Time to register for the Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Back to School Drive-Thru event set for July 22

STE. GENEVIEVE, MO – The Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Back to School Drive-Thru Fair is back and registration is now open. The drive-thru fair is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the hospital’s back parking lot across from the fire department.  Families with students from preschool to high

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Exploration and Survey of the Gegg Cave System

The Sainte Genevieve Museum learning center welcomes back Chad McCain to its speaker series Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the orris Theater in Ste. Genevieve.  Go deep underground as McCain tells us about the discovery and exploration of the Gegg Cave System.It’s the largest significant cave discovery in Missouri of the last decade.

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Camp Beta offers fun, camaraderie for youths with Type 1 diabetes

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Registration is now open for Camp Beta, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s free overnight camp at Southern Illinois for youths ages 10-16 who have Type 1 diabetes. Counselors-in-training are also being sought. Camp BETA participants enjoy a host of special adventures and activities. Photo provided. The camp is happening Sept. 19-20 at Touch

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Cannabis microbusiness application timeline announced

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) will accept the third round of microbusiness license applications electronically, through the online registry portal from July 13-27, 2026. License issuance is expected to occur in December of this year. A current list of licensed microbusiness facilities can be found on the department’s website.     Microbusinesses are marijuana facility

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City of Perryville reminds residents of fireworks law

PERRYVILLE – The city of Perryville has released the following information regarding fireworks in the city.     Firework season is here! Please review these important safety tips and ordinance reminders before celebrating.   No person under the age of seventeen (17) years of age shall possess, discharge, ignite, or explode any article of fireworks

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