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Wreath-laying ceremonies held at MNVM and Mt. Hope Cemetery

PERRYVILLE — The Missouri National Veterans Memorial participated in Saturday’s Wreaths Across America event. (See link to video of the ceremony below.)           Wreaths were also laid at 600 headstones at Mount Hope Cemetery.   https://www.facebook.com/share/v/U6nm9GXs6y71WJ6x/?mibextid=WiMSqg   In all, National Wreaths Across America Day took place at over 4,225 participating locations

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TG Missouri hosts 30 and 35 year employee anniversary celebrations

PERRYVILLE, Mo. – Two important recognition celebrations were held for long-term TG Missouri employees this past week.   On December 6, 2023, to honor its 30-year Team Members, TG Management, family members, and friends gathered at Brass + Bone cocktail lounge in Perryville to recognize the employees. That same day on site at TG Missouri,

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Ste. Genevieve County appoints interim collector

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Commission has appointed Lisa Marschel as Interim County Collector for Ste. Genevieve County.     Marschel will serve in the County Collector’s position until a permanent appointment is made by Governor Mike Parson.   The collector’s office will continue in operation during regular hours to accept tax payments.

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SIU Carbondale’s art and design scholarship competition open to Illinois high school students

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Art and Design is presenting a statewide online art competition to celebrate the immense talent and creativity of Illinois high school juniors and seniors. One of the many programs offered in SIU Carbondale’s School of Art and Design is sculpting. An online art competition will

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Leap Year King’s Ball will be dubbed ‘Queens Ball’

STE. GENEVIEVE – The King’s Ball in Ste. Genevieve will be held February 3, 2024, from 6:00 to 11 p.m. at the Ste. Genevieve VFW Hall, 852 Memorial Drive.     Because this is a leap year, organizers say the ball will be called the ‘Queen’s Ball’!    The annual King’s Ball (renamed Queen’s Ball

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Ste. Genevieve Rotary Club completes tree planting project

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Rotary Club just completed phase three of its tree planting project along Progress Parkway.     Rotarians that helped in this year’s plantings: l-r are Dave Bova, Rich Rebecchi, Steve Elsea, Mark Fallert, Leon Basler, Dave Weber, Scott Williams, Mike Horrell, Jami Drury, and Jerry Bergtholdt. Kneeling are Andrea

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National Shrine will participate in Christmas Country Church Tour

PERRYVILLE – The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (Saint Mary’s of the Barrens Church) in Perryville, Missouri, will once again be participating in the Christmas Country Church Tour along with 36 other churches and chapels. The tour will take place on December 14 and 15, from 2 – 9 p.m. All

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Eastern Missouri Girl Scouts organize prom night for senior center

ST. LOUIS – December is recognized as the month of giving, a time for anyone to make a difference in their community by helping others. Marceline, Mo. Girl Scouts decided to spread some cheer by organizing a prom night for residents at a local senior center to earn the Girl Scout Silver Award.    

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