ST. LOUIS – Vivent Health, in partnership with the mayor’s office and a broad coalition of community-based organizations, invites St. Louis communities to join them in observing World AIDS Day on Monday, December 1. They are hosting a march, rally and more powerful events dedicated to remembrance, advocacy, and a renewed commitment to a world […]
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The Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve will once again present a festive opportunity for ticket holders to explore some of the community’s most charming historic properties during the 2025 Holiday House Tour. The third annual tour will take place on Saturday, December 13, from 3–6 pm. Guests will begin their self-guided experience at the
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Lexi Mott and Jessica Stumpe earn All-Tournament Team honors By Jim Beers CHESTER — The Chester High School Lady Jackets Basketball Team opened their 2025-2026 season Monday November 17 at the 2025 Lady Bulldogs Sparta Invitational Tournament. The Jackets had less than two weeks practice prior to entering the competitive season, but fared well at
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A funeral will be held Wednesday, November 26, 2025 for 87-year-old Barbara Lee Fischer of Sainte Genevieve, who died November 24, 2025. She was born January 22, 1938 daughter of Josephine Wright and David Wright, who both preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter: Pamela (Rodney) Oehl; a son: Scotty
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her office has secured accountability and corrective action from the City of Kansas City after the City admitted to knowingly violating Missouri’s Sunshine Law in the handling of three public records requests. The matter, filed in April in the Circuit Court of Jackson
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19 students are recognized for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and/or Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – On Friday November 21, 2025, Chester Grade School presented its sixth set of “HIVE” awards for the 2025-2026 school year. These awards are presented twice each month throughout the year and students in grades kindergarten through the eighth grade
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Induction ceremony took place Wednesday November 12, 2025 at CHS Colbert Memorial Gymnasium By Jim Beers CHESTER – The 2025-26 National Honor Society Summit Chapter held its annual induction ceremony Wednesday November 12, 2025. This year’s induction class was 22 members strong. Added to that number of new members were 12 former members giving the
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Multiple cases of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic form of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EVH-1), have been confirmed in Texas and Oklahoma following equine events in these states. Currently, there are no confirmed cases in Missouri. The first cases were confirmed in horses that attended an equine event
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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe and Mrs. Claudia Kehoe have announced the launch of Mansion on a Mission, a community service initiative led by the First Family and the Missouri Governor’s Mansion. The initiative’s first mission took place earlier today, Thursday, November 20, in Jefferson City, as the Governor and Mrs. Kehoe, along with the Governor’s
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by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – Starting next semester, students in 26 high schools – including Chester, Coulterville, Sparta, Steeleville and Red Bud in Randolph County – can take college courses tuition-free from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, a top-tier research institution. On Wednesday, Nov. 19, SIU Carbondale Chancellor Austin Lane and leaders at partner
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