STE. GENEVIEVE CO. – An evacuation that may be affecting as many as 100 residents of Ste. Genevieve County was continuing today as emergency workers deal with the aftermath of a Monday morning truck crash. The truck was reportedly carrying a chemical described as corrosive and an irritant if inhaled, phosphorus trichloride. The exact number […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced today the following community water systems have been awarded a Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Albany Bethany Cameron Higginsville Harrisonville Kansas City Kearney MO American Water St. Joseph Liberty Brookfield Canton Carrollton
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By Zell Volunteer Fire Department ZELL–Just after 1 a.m. (Saturday) morning crews were dispatched for a first alarm residential fire. We arrived on the scene to find a working fire in an attached garage, a quick and aggressive interior attack quickly brought the fire under control. Big thanks to Ste Genevieve
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National Endowment for the Arts and Poetry Foundation sponsors, “Poetry Out Loud” By Jim Beers CHESTER – On Friday January 26th Chester High School hosted Round 1 of the National Competition titled, “Poetry Out Loud”. The event is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. Chester High School
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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Amateur and professional researchers and astrophotographers who need observation space and facilities for the upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse can apply for assistance from the SIU Space Science group at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The group is organizing the 2024 Crossroads Eclipse Workshop, which is aimed at enriching
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PERRYVILLE – A huge congratulations to Simon Wibbenmeyer and Grady Warren for bringing home two trophies Saturday! The Perryville Pirates, FIRST Tech Challenge Team No. 20378, was chosen as the first alliance partner. Together, along with MotorDame, FTC Team No. 7961, took first place in the Southeast Missouri League Tournament. The Pirates also took
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CHESTER – Several Chester Grade School students were recognized Friday January 26 with a “HIVE” award for demonstrating at least one of the character traits of respect, responsibility, safety, and empathy. Each child received a certificate to commemorate the honor and his or her name was announced over the CGS Public Address System.
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By Bailey Otto, Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II STE. GENEVIEVE – Several members of the Ste. Genevieve Middle School Band have been selected to participate in the 2024 MAJHAA All-Conference Honors Band. Families and community members can listen to these fine musicians perform on Tuesday, March 5, in Farmington. They are: (from left):
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SIKESTON, Mo. – February is National Canned Food Month, and Southeast Missouri Food Bank is encouraging businesses and organizations to help local pantries replenish their shelves with the second annual “You CAN Fight Hunger” campaign. “Typically, there are a lot of resources available during the holiday season,” said Camille Peters, SEMO Food Bank’s chief
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is welcoming conservation agent Luke Armentrout to Wayne County. He joins 200 existing MDC agents in serving and protecting Missouri’s fish, forest, and wildlife. MDC is welcoming conservation agent Luke Armentrout to Wayne County. He joins 200 existing MDC agents in serving and protecting Missouri’s
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