CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is celebrating a remarkable milestone as its Swing Bed Program surpassed 1,000 days of patient care in 2025, marking a significant achievement for the team and the community. This past year the program provided 1,116 patientcare days. For Swing Bed Coordinator Amy Eggemeyer, the milestone reflects both the program’s growth […]
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – With Valentine’s Day coming up on Saturday, Kale Monk offers 10 tips on strengthening relationships. Monk, the author of Relationship Maintenance: Theory Process, and Context, is a University of Missouri associate professor and state extension couple and family well-being specialist. He notes that relationships have a big impact on our mental and physical
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Congratulations to Vivian Kiefer, Ste. Genevieve High School’s Elks Student of the Month for February. Vivian is the daughter of Jennifer and Dewayne Kiefer. Vivian’s scholastic honors include ranking in the top 10 percent of her graduating class, earning summa cum laude and receiving the College Prep Biology Course
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ten Valle Catholic volleyball players were recently named to the Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association (MHSVCA) Academic All-State team. Receiving recognition were (1st row) Mara Hoog, Adyson Rayoum, Reece Weiler, Hayden Vaeth and (2nd row) Lydia Brown, Addison Weibrecht, Ava Bauman, Lexie Rayoum, Ada Bley, Payton Naeger. In order to qualify for the
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Tylin Hager has been named the Ste. Genevieve High School’s Rotary Student of the Month for February. Tylin is the daughter of Micah Hager and the late Sean Hager. Tylin’s scholastic honors include ranking 12th in her graduating class, placing in the top 10 percent of her class, earning
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II students recently showcased their engineering, teamwork and problem-solving skills at the first robotics competition hosted by the district. The event welcomed 21 teams and is part of the district’s robotics program sponsored and coordinated by Ms. Crystal Koenig. All teams participate through the same
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SPARTA, IL — Sparta Community Hospital has announced that its laboratory team has once again earned full accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) following a recent on-site inspection. In the photo, from left, are: Hannah Umali, Lab Assistant; Christy Otten, Lab Manager; Dr. Olaronke Akintola-Ogunremi; Angie Verschueren; Lab Tech; Tifani Conway,
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The VFW Hall was filled with a diverse crowd for the 2026 King’s Ball. Young and old, locals and out-of-towners alike enjoy this annual tradition of dancing, celebration and crowning of royalty for the year. A large crowd attended the 2026 King’s Ball. Here they take part in one of
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Speaking Dragons had a standout showing at the Scott City Speech and Debate Invitational on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Each SGHS competitor earned a medal, capping a strong close to the regular season! Results include: Caiden Breeden and Tegan Graves — 1st place, Duet Acting Lucy
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Two Ste. Genevieve High School students were crowned junior attendants at the 2026 King’s Ball Saturday. Corbin Gray and Camille Melahn were selected as junior attendants after Gray discovered the traditional bean in his slice of King’s Cake, a long-standing custom associated with the celebration. The honor connects students
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