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CEC presents workshop to 4H

STE. GENEVIEVE—On November 4th, Nicole Moonier and Greg Gettinger from Citizen’s Electric presented a workshop for Ste. Genevieve 4-H members. The workshop focused on safety around electricity, what to do when there are downed power lines and employment descriptions. They provided a life-like model to demonstrate the dangers of electricity and how to remain safe. […]

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Chester American Legion will host Veteran’s Day Ceremony

By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer     CHESTER — The American Legion Post 487 in Chester will host the Annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony on Veteran’s Day Thursday November 11 at 10 a.m. Last year’s ceremony had to be cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions.  It is encouraging that an annual tradition in Chester will return this year!

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Chester Grade School presents Character Awards

CHESTER — Chester Grade School presented Character Awards to 17 students for demonstrating the character trait of having  “Good Relationship Skills” Friday October 29.  Shown here are Remi Brandenburger and Raven Rinderer receiving their certificates.  Other recipients not available for the photo include Marlyn Vasquez, Brycen Petrowske, Paisley Ezell, Cruz Davis, Alekzander Jarrett, Ethan Wittenborn,

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Daylight Saving Time: Reminder to test and inspect home smoke alarms

SPRINGFIELD, Ill – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding Illinoisans to test, inspect expiration dates, and change the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms while turning their clock back as daylight saving time ends this weekend. “Fire Safety is something that all Illinoisans should be thinking about and

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Ste. Genevieve Elementary School honors First Quarter Habit Leaders

STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve Elementary School has honored the students chosen as Habit Leaders for the first quarter. These students were chosen as Habit Leaders by living and learning the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People each and every day. They show tremendous leadership, follow expectations and lead the way for their peers. This

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Perryville man honored with Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame induction

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Reps. Rick Francis and Dale Wright are proud to announce the induction of Mr. James (Jim) Eddleman into the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame. The Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame, first established in 2019, recognizes individuals who served in the military and then continued to contribute to their communities, the

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Ste. Genevieve Elementary School holds Career Day

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Elementary School students had the opportunity to learn about various career paths as the school conducted its annual Career Day last month. Students had the opportunity to meet several local business professionals and organizations.   The members of the Student Lighthouse team led the program. Several local businesses and professionals

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