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Students recognized at Ste. Genevieve Elks Student of the Month Banquet

STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently, local high school students were recognized by the annual Ste. Genevieve Elks Banquet.   These seniors included those who were selected as Elks Student of the Month during the 2025-2026 school year and those who received the Ste. Genevieve Elk’s Military Recognition for their plans to join the armed forces.   […]

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This month’s Fourth Friday Artwalk in Ste. Genevieve is May 22

STE. GENEVIEVE – On Friday May 22nd, from 6 to 9 pm, come downtown and check out Ste. Genevieve’s art galleries and studios in a relaxed open-house atmosphere.   There are nine participating art venues, five of which are located on North Main Street in Little Bohemia.    At Music Art Love, Christine Alexander offers

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Ticks and mosquitoes and bats, oh my!

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans that warmer weather means an increased potential for exposure to several illnesses that can be carried by animals or biting pests. While enjoying outdoor activities, people should take appropriate precautions to reduce their risk of contracting serious illness.   “Spring and summer provide so

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Connie Littrell

In Loving Memory Connie Sue Littrell 67 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO July 3, 1958 – May 13, 2026 Survived By: Sons, Christopher Littrell, Ralph Littrell III, and Donald (Tabitha) Littrell; Daughters, Rebecca (Mark) Clemens and Melissa (Cain) Schaupert; Brother, Donald Brooks; Sister, Vickey (Kenny) May; Grandchildren, Rachel, Emma, Amber, Tyler, Hailey, Steven, Kadin,

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2026 CHS Signing Day honors Class of 2026 seniors

76 seniors are recognized for future plans following graduation By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester High School seniors will graduate Sunday May 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Several years ago CHS began a tradition of recognizing every senior in a school-wide assembly titled, “Senior Signing Day”. During that assembly each student is introduced and his

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CGS presents 28 HIVE awards

Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, and Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School recognized 28 students on Friday April 24, 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

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Gov. Pritzker urges Trump Administration to approve Illinois Broadband Expansion Plan

CHICAGO – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is urging U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to promptly approve Illinois’ Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Final Proposal, which would deliver $1.04 billion in federal funding to expand broadband access to more than 383,000 Illinois residents, the vast majority living in rural communities. Illinois and California are the

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Illinois Fallen Firefighter Remembered and Firefighters Honored for Distinguished Service to their communities

SPRINGFIELD, Ill- Illinois State Fire Marshal Michele L. Pankow and members from the Illinois Fire Service gathered recently to honor and remember a fallen Chicago Fire Department Captain and recognize those who went above and beyond their duties at the 33rd Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony.   “It is my honor

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Insights from MU’s survey of custom rates for farm services

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The cost of hiring fieldwork in Missouri has risen an average of 9 percent  since 2023, according to an update to University of Missouri Extension’s Custom Rates for Farm Services in Missouri.     Notable changes include increases in fertilizer and chemical application rates. Since 2023, reported charges in these categories have risen

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