Source: David Trinklein COLUMBIA, Mo. – Rhubarb shows up tart, bold, and unapologetically itself. Someone once said, “If confidence were edible, it would taste like rhubarb.” Others have likened it to celery with an attitude problem. Photo by RhubarbFarmer. Shared under a Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons. Rhubarb is also one […]
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the recent meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District Board have been released. SG COUNTY AMBULANCE MINUTES
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Philip “Phil” R. Burger, 75, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at his residence. He was born November 7, 1950 in St. Louis , MO to Philip S. and Elizabeth A. (Fiebig) Burger. He was as a machinist in the aviation field. Phil was a member of RiverHills Eagles Aerie #4044, Perryville
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Jack R. Houghlan, 59, of Chester, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 26, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born to the late Jack and Janet (nee Huie) Houghlan on December 17, 1966 in DuQuoin, Illinois. Jack had worked for Illinois Department of Natural Resources. He was of Christian
STE GENEVIEVE – Students from Ste. Genevieve Middle and High School’s After School Jazz Band spent Saturday, April 18, immersed in music and learning at the 31st Annual North County Jazz Festival. The day provided multiple opportunities for students to grow as musicians. Middle school and high school performers took part in jam
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PERRYVILLE – The annual May Procession will be held on the grounds of Saint Mary’s of the Barrens on Sunday, May 3, at 1:00 p.m. The procession will form in front of the historic church, which is the home of the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. All are welcome and encouraged
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve American Family Association and Citizens for Life will participate in a “Meet At City Hall” prayer gathering, Thursday May 7, 2026 from 12:20-12:40 p.m. in front of City Hall in Ste Genevieve. This event is held in conjunction with National Day of Prayer. This is the 75th Annual Day
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Attorney General Catherine Hanaway released a statement following Governor Mike Kehoe’s signing of House Bill 2641: “We are glad that Governor Kehoe has signed House Bill 2641 into law. This important piece of legislation builds upon our enforcement efforts already underway, and gives the Attorney General’s Office specific authority to hold bad actors accountable
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently, Bloomsdale Elementary and Ste. Genevieve Elementary students were recognized with awards for contests sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 2210! Congratulations to the following students on their recognitions: “Illustrating America” Art Contest Grades K – 2: 2nd Place: Grant Sheldon, 2nd Grade, Bloomsdale Elementary Lois Flieg, VFW Auxiliary Youth
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KANSAS CITY, MO — On Thursday, FEMA announced more than $400 million in funding to support recovery for past disasters in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska for Public Assistance projects. Through Public Assistance, FEMA empowers state and local communities to recover following a major disaster, including debris removal, emergency protective measures and the repair or replacement
