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MRV Banks contributes $5,000 to Foster Adopt Connect for inaugural Office Chair Games event

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. MRV Banks is proud to announce its generous donation of $5,000 to Foster Adopt Connect in support of their inaugural event, the “Office Chair Games.” This significant contribution reflects MRV Banks’ commitment to community engagement and underscores their dedication to the well-being of foster youth.     MRV Banks contributes $5,000 to […]

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Evacuated families remain out of their homes today

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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Design of new Illinois State Police regional campus unveiled

JOLIET – The Illinois State Police (ISP) today unveiled the design for the new Illinois State Police Regional Campus comprised of the Illinois State Police Forensic Laboratory and Illinois State Police Troop 3 and Zone 1 Headquarters. The buildings were designed to increase ISP’s forensic testing and scientific examinations capabilities throughout Illinois, and will house Division

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CDC honors Perryville, other Mo public water systems for fluoridation quality

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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TJ Lyons and Nico De Guzman advance to Regional in National Poetry Contest

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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SIU has space available for researchers, photographers observing April eclipse

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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PHS Robotics Club brings home two trophies

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 Grade School students receive ‘HIVE’ awards

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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SGMS Band students chosen to participate in 2024 MAJHAA All-Conference Honors Band

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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