CHESTER – Memorial Hospital CEO Brett Bollman has announced Rebecca Hahn is the hospital’s Employee of the Quarter for the Fourth Quarter 2025. Brett Bollman with Rebecca Hahn Hahn is the Specialty Clinic Nurse Manager at Memorial Hospital and has been employed at Memorial since May 2023. When asked what she […]
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Writer: Linda Geist COLUMBIA, Mo. – Winter’s cold, dreary days have many daydreaming about jetting away to basking in a tropical paradise. “Such a getaway is not possible for most, but orchids can transport you to an exotic place without ever leaving home,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Cattleya trianae,
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital has announced the installation of a new PowerCube+ Series Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) machine, manufactured by Ganshorn, in the Cardiopulmonary Department. Installed on January 27, this state-of-the-art system replaces equipment that has served the community for more than 25 years; bringing a new level of precision, comfort, and diagnostic capability to
STE. GENEVIEVE – Five Ste. Genevieve County R-II teachers have been awarded $300 CHEER grants through MNEA-Retired, supporting classroom materials that enhance instruction and student learning. The 2026 CHEER grant recipients are: Emily Geisner, first-grade teacher at Bloomsdale Elementary Whitney Hilbert, special education teacher at Ste. Genevieve Elementary John Mooney,
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RED BUD – Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) invites prospective students, parents, and community members to attend an Open House on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 10:0am-6pm at the Red Bud Career & Technical Education Facility (CTE). The open house will showcase hands-on, workforce-focused programs designed to prepare students for in-demand careers in skilled trades. Attendees will have the
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ST. LOUIS, MO – The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage as winter weather further impacts the ability to rebuild the blood supply. Individuals who may be eligible are urged to give blood and platelets as soon as it is safe for them to travel to help ensure lifesaving medical procedures are
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Due to inclement weather, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has cancelled the Eagle Days event scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31 in Puxico. Currently, there are no plans to reschedule the event for this year. MDC encourages the public to attend other Eagle Days events around the state. Find
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Camp of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will host a presentation by Gregory Wolk entitled “Missouri in 1861: The Rise and Fall of John and Jessie Fremont” at 6:30 pm on February 10, 2026 at The Orris at 265 Merchant St, Ste. Genevieve, MO. Members of
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her Office has filed felony charges against Constance K. Kruse, for allegedly defrauding consumers in connection with a pet health not-for-profit scheme. “The injury or illness of a family pet can be devastating,” said Attorney General Hanaway. “It is unacceptable that a scammer would prey on Missourians
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CHESTER – The Chester Fire Department was called out twice on Sunday in frigid temperatures, that were around zero degrees, if not below zero. Firefighters were paged to 2711 State Street in Chester at 6:36 a.m. Sunday for a structure fire. Chester Police were first on scene and reported a fully involved detacted garage
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