RED BUD – Illinois State Represenative David Friess has announced he is partnering with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office to bring back Mobile DMV services to his district in 2026. These events will give residents a convenient opportunity to take care of DMV services close to home. Appointments can be made by […]
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PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Perry County is taking a proactive step toward strengthening local emergency response efforts by hosting its first training session with the American Red Cross to begin forming a local Disaster Action Team (DAT). The American Red Cross training, that was facilitated through Perry County Emergency Management, was held Saturday, January 10, at
STE. GENEVIEVE — Marlena Lueken has been named the Rotary Student of the Month for January from Ste. Genevieve High School. Marlena is the daughter of Sheila and Tim Lueken. Marlena’s scholastic honors include: earning Summa Cum Laude one year, Magna Cum Laude two years and receiving the German I award. Marlena
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Lucille Hunsley has been named the Elks Student of the Month for January from Ste. Genevieve High School. Lucille is the daughter of Jennifer Robbins and Lance Hunsley. Lucille’s scholastic honors include: being ranked sixth in her graduating class, being in the Top 10 Percent of her graduating class,
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GLEN CARBON, Illinois – It’s officially Girl Scout Cookie season in Southern Illinois! Girl Scouts throughout the area will hold cookie booths, visit customers door-to-door, and sell to friends and family online as they explore more possibilities through the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. During this highly anticipated time of the year,
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center’s next speaker presentation will focus on northern Ste. Genevieve County. Guest presenter, Bill Holst will walk us down memory lane this Wednesday, January 14 at 6 p.m. at the Orris Theater in Ste. Genevieve. The program, sponsored by the Beacon, is free to museum
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CHESTER – Join the Chester Chamber of Commerce Friday, February 20th for our 6th Annual Night at the Races at the Chester Country Club!! This event is always a fun time. Tables are limited, so reach out to David at 618-826-2331 or at drandall@bvnb.com to reserve your table today. A limited number of sponsorships are also
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PERRYVILLE – The American Legion Auxiliary District 13 met December 14th, 2025. Newly-elected officers were installed by Missouri Department of ALA President Wanda Kinder. Two members of Perryville ALA Unit 133 were elected and installed: Diane Kohm as District 13 Treasurer and Carol Taylor as District 13 Vice President.
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lance McClard has announced he has accepted the position of superintendent for Cameron R-I Schools, effective July 1, 2026. An R-II official stated in a news release, “While this next step marks an exciting professional opportunity for Dr. McClard and his family, his
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STE. GENEVIÈVE, Mo. — The King’s Ball, the Midwest’s oldest continuous dance tradition, returns to Ste. Geneviève on Saturday, February 7, 2026, inviting the region to two-step inside a living piece of French-American history. Hosted by the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Geneviève, the celebration takes place at the VFW Hall, with doors opening at 6
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