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YellowJacket Football Team shops for 68 children’s Christmas gifts

By Jm Beers CHESTER – What is now known as the “Christmas Assistance Program” provided Christmas gifts for 68 local children this year.  This program, or one that served the same goals, has been functioning for several decades. District No.139 personnel of one sort or another have been organizing a Christmas gift program for children

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Ste. Genevieve School District R-II announces inclement weather closing policy

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II has announced the procedures it will use to cancel school due to inclement weather.   Inclement weather is the existence of abnormal climatic conditions that create hazardous circumstances for students and employees to safely travel to and from school.   The total number of bus

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Man wanted on drug charges leads authorities on a pursuit

PERRYVILLE — A police chase which began in Ste. Genevieve County Wednesday morning and ended in Perryville around 9 a.m. was concluded with the capture of two individuals.   Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s office Chief Deputy Jason Schott says the driver, an area man in his 30s, was wanted on felony warrants for drugs. Deputies

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Sparta Police Department announces Officer of the Year recipient

SPARTA – The Sparta Police Department has announced Officer Charles Tindall has been selected as the department’s 2023 Officer of the Year.     Officer Tindall served part-time for the Village of Willisville for 2 1/2 years as well as full-time for the City of Steeleville for just under two years before joining the Sparta

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Annual Toys for Tots Campaign serves 638 Randolph County children

76th year that Marine Corp Reserve has made Christmas bright for kids By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Randolph County Marine Corp Reserve has done it again. For the 76th year in-a-row they have made Christmas much brighter for Randolph County area children with their Toys for Tots program.     Volunteers pack gift bags

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The VFW’s World War I cannon is on the move, This time, it is headed for a restoration

STE. GENEVIEVE – A World War I era cannon which has sat on the lawn at the VFW Hall in Ste. Genevieve is missing today from the spot is has occupied for more than 75 years. Photos supplied by Ste. Genevieve VFW Post 2210 It’s not lost. The 1914 cannon has just left town for

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Ste. Genevieve Band Boosters thanks community for support

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve Band Boosters would like to thank these local businesses, clubs, and individuals for financially supporting our band program throughout this year.   The support from our community has a direct and positive impact on our students’ music education. We are so grateful for your support. Thank you!    

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