August 20, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Melissa Gross Treasurer’s Report Linda Rader Public Petitions & Correspondence Standing Committee Reports Beautiful Home Award JoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader Planters Linda Schafer Tourism Brenda Owen Group tour Aug 28-29 Popeye presentation at Orris Theatre in Ste. Gen October 17 @ 7:00 PM […]
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Amidst anecdotal evidence that rural areas are facing a shortage of lawyers, The Missouri Bar, the statewide organization of all Missouri lawyers, is seeking to gather more data regarding the public’s access to legal services. To gather this data, The Missouri Bar asks that residents of rural Missouri counties take a short survey about their experiences
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HAPPY SIGN DAY! Today, the Primary Center Staff took time today to deliver signs to our future Kindergarten Students! This is such a fun tradition and it was a beautiful morning for it!
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that Budget Director Dan Haug will retire effective October 1, 2026, following 11 years of service as budget director and 31 years of state government service. “Dan has served in this important role under multiple administrations with unwavering integrity and professionalism,” said Governor Kehoe. “His deep
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Jessica Stumpe and Jason Sibley received 2026-27 Methodist Men Scholarships and Jessica Stumpe also received a Methodist Women Scholarship; Gabe Coffman was also offered a UMM Scholarship BY JIM BEERS A long-standing tradition at the First United Methodist Church in Chester was continued this year as four college scholarships were offered to three Chester
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WILLIAM M. BOUCHER, 68, of Rockwood, Illinois, passed away at 2:44 am, Friday, June 28, 2026 at her residence. He was born to William and Shirley (nee Wilson) Boucher on August 11, 1957 in Libertyville, Illinois. William received an honorable discharge from the United States Army on August 4, 1978. He had worked for Knight
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Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning Center presents an encore presentation of New Offenburg , The Last Badeners in the USA. On August 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orris Theater. This film and program were presented earlier this year to a packed house. New Offenburg got its name from Offenburg, a city in Germany located between
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Looking for something fun, family friendly, and historical to do on Saturday, August 22nd? Come to Sainte Genevieve, Missouri (in the rear of the Felix Valle State Historic Site) and see us doing a Civil War Living History and a reenactment of the Bank Raid which happened in 1861! We hope to see you there!
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Her ability to provide not only exceptional medical care, but also genuine comfort and compassion has made a profound difference in the lives of countless patients and families.Dr. Barker’s dedication to service extends far beyond the hospital walls. As a proud Army veteran, she brings a deep sense of duty, discipline, and selflessness to everything
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Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 14.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.82/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 14.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 97.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price
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