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St. Louis man suffers moderate injuries in truck crash on I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County

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JEFFERSON CITY — A 59-year-old St. Louis man suffered moderate injuries when the 2023 International tractor trailer he was driving south on I-55 ran off the left side of the roadway, the driver over-corrected and the truck began skidding, came back onto the roadway went off the left side of the roadway again, this time […]

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U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes wind ensemble performs at SIU tonight

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes wind ensemble will give a free, public performance on Monday, Dec. 8, in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium.     The U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes wind ensemble, under the direction of Lt. David Harbuziuk, will perform Monday, Dec. 8, in Shryock Auditorium. (Photo provided)

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Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant recipients announced

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced that seven projects will receive funding through the FY26 Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant. The competitive grant program will provide up to $10,000 per project to address expenses associated with urban agriculture.   Eligible projects may include introducing a new crop or product to an area,

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Richard Placke

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90-year-old Richard Placke of Hillsboro, Missouri passed away December 3, 2025.   He was born January 25, 1935 the son of  Harold and Edna (Nelson) Placke.   He is survived by his grandson, Richard (Stacia) Placke; his son, Jeffrey Placke; his daughter, Kara (Chris) Smith; and his great-grandchildren, Landyn Placke and Audrey Placke.   He

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Congratulations Dr. Nanya Gegg

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve School District R-II has announced Ste. Genevieve Elementary School Principal Dr. Nanya Gegg has been named the 2026 Distinguished Principal for the Southeast Region by the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP).     In a news release, the district stated “This honor celebrates her steady leadership, her commitment

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Filing begins Tuesday for Perry County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees

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PERRYVILLE – Filing for the Perry County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees election will begin Tuesday at the Perry County Clerk’s Office at 15 W Ste Marie St. STE 2.   Please note this is a new address as the Clerk’s office has relocated to the Historic Perry County Courthouse.   Filing ends Tuesday, December

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German language students visit Kaplan-Feldman Holocaust Museum

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently, Middle and high school students enrolled in Ste. Genevieve’s German language courses visited the Kaplan-Feldman Holocaust Museum in St. Louis in November.   During the trip, students explored exhibits that document the history of the Holocaust, highlight individual stories and examine the consequences of hatred and intolerance.   The visit offered

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Gift card fraud–Illinois Organized Retail Crime Association urges vigilance this holiday season

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SPRINGFIELD – Gift card fraud is a growing threat across the United States, as criminal networks steal, tamper with, and drain gift cards to launder money and finance further illegal activities. The Illinois Organized Retail Crime Association (ILORCA) is sounding the alarm, urging consumers and businesses to stay vigilant this holiday season.   Gift card fraud

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