Featured News

Cay Gerlock receives SIU’s Civil Service Staff Excellence Award

CARBONDALE – Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s School of Automotive, but a true value for Cay Gerlock is helping students and the community wherever she is needed. Cay Gerlock (center) receives the 2026 Excellence Award for Civil Service staff from Christopher Mullins, associate dean for academic and student affairs, College of Health and Human Sciences (left) and […]

Cay Gerlock receives SIU’s Civil Service Staff Excellence Award Read More »

Register for 2026 Missouri Birding Challenge by April 30

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and experienced birders to join the 2026 Missouri Birding Challenge (MBC) May 1-22! Register by April 30. MBC participants will compete alone or on teams in five categories based on

Register for 2026 Missouri Birding Challenge by April 30 Read More »

Mark your calendars for Mayfest 2026 in Perryville!

PERRYVILLE – From May 6–9, Perryville comes alive with four days of family fun, community celebration, and classic festival favorites. Enjoy a carnival full of rides and games, explore a craft fair featuring local makers, grab delicious eats from food vendors, and catch live music throughout the event.     Mayfest is a longtime Perryville

Mark your calendars for Mayfest 2026 in Perryville! Read More »

SIU’s new England Student Center Lounge is for the students, by the students

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Imagine having a designated home away from home at college – a spot to gather with friends, work on projects, fix a bite to eat, play games, access needed equipment and so much more. That place is now a reality at Southern Illinois University Carbondale thanks to a group

SIU’s new England Student Center Lounge is for the students, by the students Read More »

SGHS students participate in County Government Day

Story and photos provided by Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School students and community members holding local political offices gathered on April 13, for County Government Day, an educational event designed to provide insight into the structure and responsibilities of local government. The event offered a hands-on opportunity

SGHS students participate in County Government Day Read More »

SGHS holds 36th Annual Dan Clark Honors Banquet

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School celebrated its students’ academic honors for the 2025-2026 school year at the 36th annual Dan Clark Honors Banquet at the Ste. Genevieve R-II Performing Arts Center. At this year’s event, junior Clementine Birkenstock gave the opening remarks. The guest performers for the evening included choir students Lucy Hunsley,

SGHS holds 36th Annual Dan Clark Honors Banquet Read More »

Four aldermen are sworn into new terms on the board following their re-elections April 7

STE. GENEVIEVE – There were four “swearing ins” at Thursday’s meeting of the Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen, but no new faces. The four incumbent aldermen ran unopposed in the April 7th municipal election.   Alderman Joe Steiger conducted the business of the meeting in the absence of Mayor Keim. Steiger read a proclamation for

Four aldermen are sworn into new terms on the board following their re-elections April 7 Read More »

Elementary students place in ‘Illustrating America’ art contest

STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently, Bloomsdale Elementary and Ste. Genevieve Elementary students were recognized with awards for contests sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 2210!   Congratulations to the following students on their recognitions:   “Illustrating America” Art Contest Grades K – 2: 2nd Place: Grant Sheldon, 2nd Grade, Bloomsdale Elementary     Lois Flieg, VFW Auxiliary Youth

Elementary students place in ‘Illustrating America’ art contest Read More »

After School Jazz Band performs at North County Jazz Festival

STE GENEVIEVE – Students from Ste. Genevieve Middle and High School’s After School Jazz Band spent Saturday, April 18, immersed in music and learning at the 31st Annual North County Jazz Festival.     The day provided multiple opportunities for students to grow as musicians. Middle school and high school performers took part in jam

After School Jazz Band performs at North County Jazz Festival Read More »