Karim Landeros and Reagan Sims earn “Special Teams” and “Practice Player” honors for Week 3 BY JIM BEERS The Chester High School Football Program presents two weekly special player awards throughout the football season. The first award is the “Special Teams” player of the week and the other is the “Practice Player” of the […]
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The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) annual Americanism Poppy Poster Contest teaches school-aged children about patriotism, veterans, and service through art. Carol Rozier Committee Chair for Americanism and ALA President Post 133 Carol Taylor present Charlotte Schmidt a certificate for the ALA Poppy Poster Contest. Charlotte won the Class 1 Division at Dept. level and her
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The Ste. Genevieve Library has been awarded $20,000 by the American Library Association (ALA) to help them explore ways to make the library facility more welcoming and accessible for people with sensory sensitivities. Now, the library wants to hear your voice. The library invites you to join in a Community Conversation and share your ideas,
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Summary Measles cases are surging in the Midwest. Individual measles cases have been diagnosed in Missouri in 2026. Outbreaks of measles are occurring in adjacent states. Health care providers are encouraged to review this alert. For any suspected cases or questions, CALL YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY or the MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SENIOR
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Nominations for multiple awards now being accepted JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri’s “Outstanding Older Worker of the Year” award program seeks to honor a Missouri resident who is 55 or older, employed at least 20 hours a week, and displays dependability and new skills on the job. Nominations are currently being accepted. The winner will
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The City of Perryville would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Neal Adams for his incredible work documenting the transition of the Chester Bridge to the Don Welge Memorial Bridge. What started simply as a hobby has grown into something that has made a remarkable impact far beyond our local communities. Throughout
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Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and Empathy BY JIM BEERS Chester Grade School recognized 33 students on Friday September 4, 2026 in grades Kindergarten through 8th, for demonstrating the “HIVE” PBIS good character traits of either Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy. There are four “HIVE” PBIS characteristics that teachers and staff at
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Karen L. Lohmann, 67, of Perryville, Missouri passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Ste. Genevieve Care Center. She was born May 29, 1959 in Woodstock, IL to Vernon Otto and Hildegard Lillian (Verseman) Lohmann. Karen spent many years serving her community as a cook at the Perry
Norman “Rusty” R. Galbraith, 61, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born August 30, 1965 in East St. Louis, IL to Ronald G. Galbraith and Sharon K. (Boone) Steele. His mother survives in Perryville. Rusty and Sherry Galbraith were married July 12, 2010
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In Loving Memory Ted Kist 51 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO June 1, 1975 – September 6, 2026 Survived By: Daughters, Mallory (Nathaniel) Kist-Witte and Natalie (Noah ) Boughamer, Brother, Mike Kist, Brother, Benjamin (Katie) Kist; Grandson, Vincent Boughamer; Nephew, Jacob Kist Preceded in Death By: Father, Paul E. Kist; Mother, Marie A. Kist.
