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Chester Fire Department holds Christmas party

The Chester Fire Department held its’ 2021 Christmas Party Saturday January 29, 2022, at the VFW in Chester.  A highlight of the evening was the presentation of 30-Year Awards to Fire Chief Marty Bert and Captain Dan Hecht.  Both are pictured here with their plaques commemorating their 30 Year of dedicated Service to the Chester […]

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Silver Mines campground hosts honored

POTOSI, Mo.  — The Eastern Region of the USDA Forest Service, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has just announced the winners of the 2021 Volunteer and Service Awards.    In the Group Award category, Don and Terry McMillen received an Honorable Mention for their excellent service.  The McMillens have shown exemplary stewardship through their volunteer host

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Discover nature at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center

Discover nature at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center CAPE GIRARDEAU – Discover nature in February with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs!   Creature Feature: Groundhog Day (Virtual) | Noon – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2 Maple Sugaring | 2 – 4 p.m. on Feb. 5 at Cape GirardeauNatureCenter

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Mobile Market held January 26

CHESTER — On an extremely cold, bitter Wednesday January 26, the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry hosted the monthly Mobile Market at the Cohen Recreation Complex in Chester.   Approximately 25 volunteers served clients with 67 vouchers.  Mike Cowan, Danny Hornbostel, and Dr. Steve Miller prepare to distribute packaged meats to clients.  Jim Beers Photo   

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Bloomsdale Elementary holds DARE graduation

STE. GENEVIEVE — Bloomsdale Elementary recently held its annual DARE graduation recently. Fifth grade students celebrated completing a 10-week program taught by Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jeff McCarty and Officer Jason Finch. DARE is a nationally recognized program where local law enforcement officials introduce students to the dangers of alcohol and drugs through

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Michael Rozier, S.J., Ph.D. tapped for new Catholic health leadership role

by Maggie Rotermund    ST. LOUIS — Michael Rozier, S.J., Ph.D., an assistant professor of health management and policy in Saint Louis University’s College for Public Health and Social Justice, has been named the president of SSM Health Ministries. SSM Health Ministries is the sponsoring body responsible for preserving SSM Health’s Roman Catholic identity and

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SGMS Student Council leads snowman activity

STE. GENEVIEV E– The Ste. Genevieve Middle School Student Council members recently planned and conducted snowman-themed activities for Ste. Genevieve Elementary School kindergarten students. The middle school students decided to read books about snowmen to the younger classes and then lead them in a hands-on snowman craft! The following student council members visited the kindergarten

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Ste. Gen FFA, Farm Bureau donate to backpacks program

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve R-II Backpacks for Friday has received a $500 donation from the Ste. Genevieve FFA and the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation. The FFA received $250 from the state FFA to present to address food insecurity and raise awareness. This grant was matched by the Ste. Genevieve Farm Bureau. Ste. Genevieve

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