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Memorial Hospital Welcomes Kara Roth, FNP-C, DNP, to Convenient Care Team

Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Kara Roth, FNP-C, DNP, to the Memorial Hospital Convenient Care team. Roth brings a diverse background in nursing, family practice, emergency care, and walk-in clinic services. She began her nursing career as a registered nurse in 2015 and went on to earn her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Southern […]

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Receives Grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation

Glen Carbon, Illinois – September 17, 2026 – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois announced today it was awarded an American Water Charitable Foundation STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) Education grant, supporting STEM-related curricular and extracurricular programs focused on expanding access to STEM opportunities for girls across Southern Illinois. This grant will be used to help

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Ste. Genevieve’s German Legacy to Be Featured in Oktoberfest Presentation

As Ste. Genevieve celebrates its German heritage during Oktoberfest, a special presentation will explore the people, places and traditions that helped shape the community. Local historian Bob Mueller will present “Ste. Genevieve’s German Legacy: People, Places, and Traditions” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Orris Theatre. The presentation is free and open to

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Ste. Gen Chamber congratulates Director on 26 years

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Dena Kreitler, on an incredible 26 years with the Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce! For more than two and a half decades, Dena has dedicated herself to the growth and success of our Chamber, our members, and the community she proudly calls home. Throughout those 26 years, she has helped

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Plant Now, Bloom Later: Preparing Your Garden for Next Spring

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, beginner or gardener wann-a-be, the Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning Center invites you to its next speaker series program , “Plant Now, Bloom Later, Preparing your garden fore next spring,” on Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:30 pm at the Orris Theater.Master Gardner Sharon Grass will present this timely program on preparing

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From Setback to Success: Steve Emt Inspires Valle Catholic Students

Valle Catholic High School students had the chance to hear from Steve Emt today, and WOW!! His story is one they won’t forget. Steve’s journey has taken him from being an All-American athlete, to West Point, to playing basketball at UConn, and eventually to representing Team USA as a three-time Paralympian. At 25, a drunk-driving

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Brian Dreyer to serve as Grand Marshal of the East Perry Community Fair parade

In recognition of his decades of service to the fair and to the East Perry County community, Brian Dreyer has been named the 2026 Grand Marshal of the East Perry Community Fair. Born in Cape Girardeau and raised in Frohna, Brian is the son of Edgar and Della Dreyer and of Betty Deardorff.  Growing up

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Perry County installs Emergency Siren at Lake Perry

Residents and visitors at Lake Perry have an additional way to receive warning when severe weather or other emergencies threaten the area, thanks to the installation of a new outdoor emergency warning siren coordinated by Perry County Emergency Management. The project was authorized under the direction of the Perry County Commission and coordinated by Perry

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