KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Lady beetles, aka ladybugs, are among the most recognized beneficial insects in gardens and landscapes. The adults and larvae feed on aphids and other soft-bodied insects, making them important natural enemies of common pests, says Tamra Reall, University of Missouri Extension horticulturist. Lady beetle larva. Lady beetles, or ladybugs, are among […]
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police’s (ISP) new Bicycle Response Team is on a roll this summer as it hits the streets of the Illinois State Fair for the first of many large-scale events the Team is expected to attend in support of ISP’s mission of protecting public safety. The Bicycle Response Team was established
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Her ability to provide not only exceptional medical care, but also genuine comfort and compassion has made a profound difference in the lives of countless patients and families.Dr. Barker’s dedication to service extends far beyond the hospital walls. As a proud Army veteran, she brings a deep sense of duty, discipline, and selflessness to everything
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Looking for something fun, family friendly, and historical to do on Saturday, August 22nd? Come to Sainte Genevieve, Missouri (in the rear of the Felix Valle State Historic Site) and see us doing a Civil War Living History and a reenactment of the Bank Raid which happened in 1861! We hope to see you there!
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Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning Center presents an encore presentation of New Offenburg , The Last Badeners in the USA. On August 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orris Theater. This film and program were presented earlier this year to a packed house. New Offenburg got its name from Offenburg, a city in Germany located between
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Retired teachers participated in “The Wave” to welcome back the children to their first day of school. The retired teachers hope CGS and CHS have a great year!!!
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On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire Ste. Genevieve County Fire Protection District, we congratulate Firefighter Ed Korczak on his official retirement from the district. Ed dedicated many years to protecting and serving our community, and we are grateful for the time, commitment and dedication he demonstrated throughout his fire service career.
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The Ste. Genevieve County woodsman was a pioneer in sustainable forestry. By Brian Schweiss, University of Missouri Extension sustainable forestry specialist. For assistance with this article, the author expresses his gratitude to Mark Basler, grandson of Pine Tree Jim, and Linn Tucker, private lands crew leader with the Missouri Department of Conservation. WEINGARTEN, Mo. –
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CHICAGO, August 13, 2026 — An Illinois Lottery player is waking up a billionaire after winning the $1.04 billion Powerball® jackpot in last night’s drawing — this is the second-largest lottery prize ever won in Illinois. The winning ticket was purchased at Hy-Vee Gas, located at 310 N. 36th St. in Quincy, Illinois. The jackpot
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Memorial Hospital Chester congratulations Carol Buckholtz, Accounts Payable Specialist, on her retirement after an outstanding 50 years of service! What started as a part time summer job grew into a 50 year legacy. Thank you Carol for your many years of dedication and commitment to our hospital and the community we serve.
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