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Public hearing to be held on Safe Routes to School Grant

CHESTER – A public hearing will be held Thursday on the city of Chester’s application for a $250,000 grant under the Safe Routes to School Program.   The City of Chester intends to use the grant to make improvements along Illinois Route 150 at its intersection with Swanwick Street by Chester High School and Illinois […]

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SGCMH CEO Steve Henson will address Democratic Club

STE. GENEVIEVE — During their September meeting, Ste. Genevieve County Democratic Club members passed the hat and collected $270 for the increasing transportation expenses for Common Grounds Coffee House employees.   Club member Linda Wagner sits on the SB 40 board and provided an update about the increase in transportation related expenses and decrease in

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SIU’s Glassman Lecture to examine seismic activity around the world

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — James A. Conder, director of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Earth Systems and Sustainability, will discuss seismic activity around the world as the keynote speaker for this fall’s Michael and Nancy Glassman Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 1. On a research trip in December 2023 in Beagle channel of Tierra

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SIU’s Salukis Care week promotes wellness, helps students succeed

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Salukis Care. It’s the culture at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and in recognition of that commitment to students and their emotional wellness, a weeklong celebration from Oct. 6-9 will help them thrive and succeed. The theme of this year’s Salukis Care event is “Salukis Striving, United, Soaring and Succeeding,” with daily

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Ste. Gen R-II board meeting briefs from Sept. 23, 2025, regular meeting

STE. GENEVIEVE — This information includes highlights from the Ste. Genevieve County R-II Board of Education’s Sept. 23, 2025, Regular Meeting. This is an unofficial record. The official Board Minutes are posted on the district website and are located on BoardDocs, linked here. The video of the meeting can be found on the district’s Youtube

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Ste. Gen Co. School District R-II board meeting minutes released

STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the September 23 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II have been released.   A video recording of the meeting may be viewed at: https://youtu.be/6ZcvaKPNquQ?si=kq09HOmthCUDYqCs   MEETING MINUTES   AGENDA AMENDED: 9/22/25 4:13 PM (cg)   Ahead of the regularly scheduled open session meeting each month, the

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Ste. Genevieve High School announces Homecoming Court

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste, Genevieve High School has announced its 2025-2026 Homecoming Court: Freshman Attendants: Alice McConkey, Barrett Bowers Sophomore Attendants: Aila Wolk, Ashton Damm Junior Attendants: Clementine Birkenstock, Micah Scherrer Queen Candidates: Jacey Bauman, Emma Gegg, Vivian Kiefer, Cecilia Mooney, Briana Pfaff, and Linley Wehner King Candidates: Madden Wolk, Paul Taylor, Luke Ferranto, Justin

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Ste. Genevieve Parks and Recreation Commission meeting minutes

STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the August 25th meeting of the Ste. Genevieve Parks and Recreation Commission meeting have been released.   Ste. Genevieve Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting MinutesAugust 25, 20256:30 p.m. City Hall at 165 S. Fourth St     Meeting called order at 6:30 p.m. by Gary Roth.   Roll Call:

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