Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II https://www.youtube.com/live/Q_CT320Vs30?si=9-srpfEJnwatK58w STE. GENEVIEVE – Congratulations to the Class of 2025 on their graduation from Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District! We are beyond proud of you, and wish you the best as you move forward. At the 2025 Ste. Genevieve High School Graduation Ceremony, Principal Dr. John […]
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CHESTER – On May 8, 2025, Memorial Hospital of Chester held a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recognition ceremony. The DAISY Foundation was established in 1999 by the family of Patrick Barnes. Patrick died at 33 from complications of the autoimmune disease ITP. During his hospitalization, the family was very impressed by the clinical
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Jason Elders has received the chapter DAR Outstanding Teacher of American History award. Regina Berkbigler (left), Jason Elders (center), Cara Akridge (right). The award is presented “In recognition of outstanding service by stimulating a deeper understanding and appreciation of American History and loyal support of our country and
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Sons of the American Revolution in conjunction with the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve, French Colonial America, and the Ste. Genevieve Milice will conduct a Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday, May 25th at 1:00 p.m. in Memorial Cemetery. Photo by L. Mueller There, they will honor Joseph Vital St. Gemme
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has announced the passing of former U.S. Senator and Missouri Governor, Christopher S. “Kit” Bond. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, whose life’s work was dedicated to serving Missouri, Kit Bond died on May 13, 2025, in St. Louis at 86 years old. Governor Kehoe released the following statement: “Kit
PERRYVILLE – The Beta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa annual Baby Contest was held in conjunction with the Perryville Mayfest on Saturday, May 10. The title Cutest Baby 2025 was won by Theo Ruessler, son of Bobby and Megan Ruessler. The top three babies in the 2025 Baby Contest
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The talents of Illinois high school juniors and seniors were evident at the second Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Art and Design statewide online art competition. A short digital animation (above) by Rebekah Neussl of Washington Community High School was the top winner in the design/digital art category of the
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PERRYVILLE – Perryville High School senior Ayla Schuler has been selected by students and staff to deliver the student commencement address on Friday evening, when 208 members of the PHS Class of 2025 graduate. Ayla, who graduates Magna Cum Laude, is the daughter of Wendy Schuler and Marion Layton of Perryville. She is
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PERRYVILLE – Perryville High School health teacher Don O’Keefe has been selected by the Perryville High School Class of 2025 to deliver this year’s commencement address. Mr. O’Keefe earned a bachelor of arts degree in social sciences from McKendree University, and a master’s degree in administration from William Woods University. He first joined the faculty
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STE. GENEVIEVE — This week, Ste. Genevieve High School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter hosted its annual Mini Fair at the Ste. Genevieve County Fairgrounds, welcoming first and second grade students from area schools for a hands-on introduction to agriculture. Held under the big barn, the fair featured a variety of educational stations where
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