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Walk will raise money for persons with Huntington’s Disease

JACKSON, Mo. -– The Missouri Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host the Southeast Missouri Team Hope Walk on Saturday, April 23rd at 10:00 AM at Jackson City Park. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease (HD) and their families.  “I am looking forward to […]

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Pickle ball tournament raises $3,500 for St. Jude’s

STE. GENEVIEVE – The first annual Ste. Genevieve Paddle Battle pickle ball tournament raised nearly $3,500 for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The event hosted by the Ste. Genevieve County Community Center was held March 12 and 13 with about 70 players participating in women’s, men’s and mixed doubles play. Doug Brown, tournament organizer, presents

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Chester High School NHS raises $1200 for Randolph County Humane Society

CHESTER – The Chester High School National Honor Society recently held a fundraiser for the Randolph County Humane Society.   The NHS sold Butter Braids and raised more than $1,200. Pictured here with the check are NHS members: (front row, left to right): Emma Bryant, Savanna Guebert, Cami Schroder, Alex Hennrich, Reese McCormick, Anna Childs,

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MDC needs experienced birders’ help with breeding bird survey

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Calling Missouri birders who know their birds by sight and sound! The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) needs volunteers to assist with four vacant bird-observation routes in Missouri as part of the 2022 North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) May 27 – July 7. The four Missouri BBS routes that need volunteers are

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CGS musicians fare well at IGSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest

By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer    CHESTER – In spite of having to compete virtually for the second year in-a-row, Chester Grade School musicians did an excellent of performing for the judges in the 2022 Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) Solo and Ensemble Contest.  Chester Grade School Band students Aiden Davitz and Avery Whittenborn

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St. Vincent High School unveils 2022 Prom Court

PERRYVILLE—St. Vincent High School has announced the 2022 Prom Court. The court includes Reese Barber, daughter of Mark and Melissa Barber escorted by Aiden Kirn, son of Jason and Katie Kirn, Lexi Bohnert, daughter of Kurt and Courtney Bohnert escorted by Gabe Anders, son of Ron and Julie Bulin and Buddy Anders, Allison Bahr, daughter

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Kothe, Luebkemann crowned COSLHS prom royalty

EVANSVILLE—Christ Our Savior Lutheran High held its prom at St. Nicholas Landmark in Chester on Saturday, April 2. Aaron Kothe and Emily Luebkemann   Aaron Kothe was crowned King and Emily Luebkemann was crowned Queen. Post prom was held at the school following the dance. Students enjoyed games, 70′ inflatable obstacle course and prizes.  

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