The Awe of April Call me partial, but I believe our community is one of the most beautiful places on earth, especially during the month of April. Dogwood and redbud trees dot the woods with brilliant blooms, eager morel mushroom hunters flock to their secret spots in search of the coveted gems and fishermen try […]
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Playwright Kristen Chibitty, who wrote the musical play about John James Audubon that will premiere in Ste. Genevieve April 23-24, says she is “most excited to see John James Audubon come to life in front of a live audience.” “I hope the audience will find ‘Hope is a Shy Bird’ to be
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STE. GENEVIEVE—Lily Hoog is the Valle Elks Student of the Month. Lily is the daughter of Chris Hoog and Jeremy Hoog. She plans on continuing her academic career at the Savannah College of Art and Design and major in Fashion Merchandising and Management.
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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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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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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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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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CHESTER – On Saturday April 2 several members of the Chester High School Band volunteered to help wait tables at the 2022 United Methodist Men Pancake Breakfast. (Left to right) are Nicole DeGuzman, Rylie McDonough, Will Welge, Isiah Roth, Steve Colonel, CHS Band Director, Toby Gercis, and Ary Shipley. Jim Beers Photo The annual event
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Glen Carbon, Illinois – Summer camp is a Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois tradition, and it’s calling YOU! Girl Scout Camp gives girls the opportunity to try new adventures, build skills, make new friends, and enjoy the great outdoors. Not a Girl Scout? No problem! Girls can join Girl Scouts now through an extended membership
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PERRYVILLE – St. Vincent Catholic High School has announced Addison Cates will be the valedictorian and Lexi Bohnert will be the salutatorian for the graduating class of 2022.
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