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Pettus announces closing of Ste. Genevieve dealership

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Pettus Automotive Family has announced the closing of its Ste. Genevieve dealership at the corner of Ste. Genevieve Drive and Rozier Street.     The family released the following statement:   It is with a mix of emotions that we announce the closure of our Ste Genevieve location, effective January 30, […]

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Mary’s River Covered Bridge repairs are approved

RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess has announced repairs have been approved for the storm-damaged Mary’s River Covered Bridge in Randolph County.       Mary’s Bridge as it appeared after the storm.   “I want to pass on some good news,” Friess said in the announcement. “I received a message from DNR

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Holcim US to increase flagship cement plant capacity by 600,000 metric tons per year

From Concrete Products STE GENEVIEVE — An investment upward of $100 million will raise clinker and limestone grinding capacity while improving logistics for the Holcim US Ste. Genevieve (Mo.) Cement Plant, located at Ste. Genevieve, south of St. Louis, along the Mississippi.     In addition to the largest single-kiln line in the world, the

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Perryville Board of Aldermen may make a decision on new Dollar General store Tuesday

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Board of Aldermen will meet for its first regular meeting of the new year Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 215 North West Street · Perryville, MO 63775.   The aldermen are expected to make a decision regarding a special use permit request to

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PCSD 32 shares lead remediation plan

PERRYVILLE – Perry County School District No. 32 has notified parents that it is launching an effort to deal with possible lead contamination in the district’s drinking water.   Superintendent Fara Jones notified parents last week, “I am writing today to inform you of the district’s plan to address possible lead contamination in drinking water.”

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Treasured Memories takes first place in holiday decorating contest

STE. GENEVIEVE — City hall in Ste. Genevieve has announced the winners in the Christmas Decoration Contest.     With more than 1,000 votes cast: first place goes to Treasured Memories, 234 Merchant St.; second place to Belle Ever After, 1 South Main Street and in third place: Huck Consulting.   The winners each received

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Make way for La  Guignolèe!

From www.VisitSteGen.com STE. GENEVIEVE – Founded by French merchants and fur traders, Ste. Geneviève remained a French-speaking enclave for many years in the newly Americanized Midwest. Sadly, the last generations of native French speakers are disappearing, but cherished traditions like La Guiannée still remain. This ancient tradition, analogous to the English custom of Wassailing that dates back to Europe’s

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Egyptian Electric seeks bright young leaders for all-expenses-paid Youth Day and Youth Tour

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. – Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the annual Youth Day to Springfield and Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.     Each year, EECA sponsors at least two area high school students for the unique opportunity to tour historical and cultural sites, meet with

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