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Route 32 roadwork causes congestion, delays at I-55 overpass

By Don Pritchard STE. GENEVIEVE – A lengthy project to construct turn lanes on Highway 32 at the I-55 overpass has given motorists who must traverse the area probable headaches and short tempers.   Photo by Linda Pritchard   Temporary traffic signals were installed at the construction zone to limit travel across the interstate to […]

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Mountain lion sighting confirmed in Shannon Co., possible sighting in Ste. Genevieve Co.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) confirms that an adult elk was killed by a mountain lion in Shannon County on Sept. 12. A possible sighting of another mountain lion, off Highway 32 in Ste. Genevieve County was reported by a resident. Reports of the Shannon County mountain lion sighting were sent

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Chester Chamber of Commerce meets Tuesday September 19

Scott Rust, Chester Dairy Queen Owner, was guest speaker and gave an update on construction progress By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday September 19 at the Chester Eagles for its monthly meeting. A large crowd of members and guests came out to hear guest speaker, Scott Rust give an

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St. Elizabeth’s Adult Day Care Center honored for its service to the community

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Mayor Brian Keim last week recognized St. Elizabeth’s Adult Day Care Center in Ste. Genevieve for is service to the community during National Adult Day Services week.   Since 1981, St. Elizabeth’s has been serving area families.  Its services allow caregivers to work, run errands, or get a break during

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SIU School of Law celebrates large, diverse first-year class as it marks 50 years

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — As the Southern Illinois University School of Law enters its second half-century, it celebrates a sizeable, diverse class of first-year students, and its mission of serving the public good established with the first class in 1973 remains critical. Aspiring attorneys: First-year SIU School of Law students Myla Croft, left, and Noah

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Ste. Genevieve High School announces Homecoming Court

STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve High School has announce its 2023-24 Homecoming Court: ● Freshman Attendants: Olyvia Beckermann, Anthony Abt ● Sophomore Attendants: Vivian Kiefer, Luke Ferranto ● Junior Attendants: Kale Clements, Jacob Schweigert ● Queen Candidates: Kiaira Asher, Adriana Bennett, Alissa Grass, Tessa Hager, Addisyn Heberlie, Hope Schmelzle ● King Candidates: Jack Farlow, Dalton

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Missouri Botanical Garden shares success for Chihuly in the Garden 2023

ST. LOUIS – Since its opening May 2, Chihuly in the Garden 2023 has been an attendance and membership boon for the Missouri Botanical Garden. As this stunning exhibition uniting art and nature prepares to close, the Garden is sharing surprising facts and numbers (so far) from the run. Daytime viewing of Chihuly in the

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Art Dickinson is the 2023 PHS Homecoming Parade grand marshal

PERRYVILLE – Retired teacher and coach Art Dickinson will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2023 Perryville High School Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Sept. 30.     Coach Dickinson taught physical education at Perryville High School for 27 years, retiring in 2007. He also served as an assistant and head boys’ basketball coach during

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The Tony & Olivier Award-Winning ‘Must-see musical’ (NPR) Come From Away announces touring cast!

ST. LOUIS, Mo. –  Full casting has been announced for the touring production of COME FROM AWAY! COME FROM AWAY will begin performances in Columbia, SC at Koger Center for the Performing Arts October 17th.     The touring production of COME FROM AWAY will feature Danny Arnold, Kathleen Cameron, Trey DeLuna, Addison Garner, Andrew Harvey, Andrew Hendrick,

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