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SGHS student awarded $180,000 USMC scholarship

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School has announced that senior Isabel Basler has been awarded a Marines Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship, valued at $180,000. Isabel was surprised with this recognition at a high school assembly, and was presented this scholarship by U.S. Marines Captain Jeff Torres, her uncle: Gunnery Sergeant Benjamin Unterreiner,

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Perryville Airport to host 2nd annual Fly-in April 30

MCBRIDE, Mo. – The Perryville Municipal Airport will host its second annual “Spring Fly-In” event beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 30. The event will be a way for locals to learn about and celebrate the world of aviation. “It’s an exciting day for our community, especially anyone who is curious about flight,” said Greg

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Aaron Kothe comes in first in welding

EVANSVILLE – The Christ Our Savior FFA chapter participated in Ag Mechanics CDE (Career Development Event) at Mascoutah High School recently.   Aaron Kothe placed 1st in welding.  Members pictured from left to right participating were, Emily Luebkemann surveying 5th place, Aaron Kothe welding 1st place, Charlie Rahlfs carpentry tied for 11th place, Blaine Rahn

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SGES students win local National Anthem singing contest

STE. GENEVIEVE – Two students at Ste. Genevieve Elementary School has come in first in the local level of a National Anthem singing competition among students.     Lois Flieg from the Ste. Genevieve VFW Post presented certificates to Grace Lipp (left photo) and Sydney Nesslein (right photo).   Grace Lipp will move on to

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Drive-thru drug take back in Bloomsdale and Ste. Genevieve

STE. GENEVIEVE—Drug takeback events allow people to safely and anonymously dispose of prescription drugs, such as opioids. With the opioid crisis impacting multiple aspects of many Americans’ lives, it takes a comprehensive approach to address this epidemic.  To encourage individuals to remove unwanted or expired drugs from their household, pharmacies, law enforcement agencies, and community

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Linda Koester is in her 2nd year teaching at Chester Grade School

By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer    CHESTER – Linda Koester came to Chester Grade School last year as the new Reading Specialist.  She loves her role as a reading helper at CGS and enjoys serving students and working with fellow teachers and staff members at the home of the “Junior Jackets”. Linda Koester is in

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Jeanice Brandes is Memorial Hospital Employee of the Quarter

CHESTER – Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital has named Jeanice Brandes the Employee of the Quarter for the First Quarter 2022. Brett Bollmann, CEO and Jeanice Brandes, cook Brandes has worked at Memorial Hospital since October of 2020 as a cook in the Dietary Department. When asked what she likes most about working at

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