SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) has announced nearly $1 million in grants to support organizations providing vital services to veterans and their families across Illinois for the third quarter of FY26. The grants are part of the Veterans’ Cash Grants program, which aims to address critical issues facing veterans, […]
STE. GENEVIEVE – Tylin Hager has been named the Ste. Genevieve High School’s Rotary Student of the Month for February. Tylin is the daughter of Micah Hager and the late Sean Hager. Tylin’s scholastic honors include ranking 12th in her graduating class, placing in the top 10 percent of her class, earning
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — In a major leap for cancer care at the University of Missouri, the School of Medicine and MU Health Care have launched their first clinical trial using a leading-edge therapy manufactured on campus at the university’s research reactor. The achievement also showcases the breadth of research capabilities across campus to bring a
STE. GENEVIEVE – Ten Valle Catholic volleyball players were recently named to the Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association (MHSVCA) Academic All-State team. Receiving recognition were (1st row) Mara Hoog, Adyson Rayoum, Reece Weiler, Hayden Vaeth and (2nd row) Lydia Brown, Addison Weibrecht, Ava Bauman, Lexie Rayoum, Ada Bley, Payton Naeger. In order to qualify for the
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Congratulations to Vivian Kiefer, Ste. Genevieve High School’s Elks Student of the Month for February. Vivian is the daughter of Jennifer and Dewayne Kiefer. Vivian’s scholastic honors include ranking in the top 10 percent of her graduating class, earning summa cum laude and receiving the College Prep Biology Course
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JEFFERSON CITY – Help decide what projects advance to the National History Day competition! Missouri History Day is looking for educators, historians, writers, filmmakers, museum staff, and community members to join us for this year’s Missouri History Day state contest to judge student projects. We also welcome graduate students and select undergraduates to our
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Tray Peters, Ethan Colvis, TaShawn Palacio and Karim Landeros receive honors at CHS Basketball game By Jim Beers The 2025 Chester High School YellowJacket Football Team had an outstanding season! The YellowJackets recorded a regular-season record of 8 wins and just 1 loss. The Cahokia Conference, Illinois Division record was 5-0, an undefeated season. It
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A funeral will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026 for 83-year-old Martha Lea Vogt who passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born October 2, 1942, to Merlin and Maryan Williams, who both preceded her in death. On January 18, 1969, Martha married the love of her life, Earl
A memorial mass will be held at a later date for 92-year-old Lawrence F. Montroy of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 9:14 am, Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Chester, Illinois. He was born March 16, 1933 in Chester, Ill. to J. L. and Cecelia (nee Moskop) Montroy. They preceded him
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A private funeral will be held for 84-year-old Barbara J. Schweiss of Sainte Genevieve, MO who passed away Monday, February 9, 2026. She was born January 11, 1942, a daughter of Guy Applegate and Edna (Bader) Applegate who both preceded her in death. She is survived by a son: Doug (Kathy) Schweiss; a
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