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Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School FFA participates in events

EVANSVILLE — This past week Christ Our Savior FFA chapter participated in several events.  Section 22 officers held a leadership training school (LTS) for all the FFA chapters in section 22 at Waterloo High School. The evening began with pizza and fellowship. The officers divided the students from each chapter into different groups. The groups moved […]

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LafargeHolcim will recycle six million tons of power-plant coal ash

CHICAGO–(Business Wire)–LafargeHolcim in the US, its subsidiary, Geocycle, and CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) Monday announced a major milestone in their multi-year initiative with the first barge shipment of power plant coal ash, part of a project which will result in the recovery and recycling of more than six million tons of coal ash for

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Flu season may further impact Red Cross blood supply

CAPE GIRARDEAU – As the holidays approach and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns about a potential spike in flu cases this year, it’s important that those who are eligible, healthy and feeling well make an appointment to donate blood or platelets. (See list of River Region blood drives below.) The American Red

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Rotary Club of Ste. Genevieve acknowledges Paul Harris Fellows, welcomes new member

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Rotary Club acknowledged three Paul Harris Fellows and a new member recently.  Rotary’s Paul Harris Fellow recognizes individuals who contribute $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. The Ste. Genevieve club also contributes this donation level in the name of specific Rotarians who have gone above and beyond for the club.

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SGCMH achieves third quarter patient satisfaction goal

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital announced this morning its team has achieved its third quarter patient satisfaction goal and, compared to all healthcare organizations ranks in the 85th percentile. A hospital official said “This is the voice of our patients and represents our mission of providing personalized care. A special thanks to

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Veterans Day Ceremony is huge success

By Jim Beers, contributing writer    CHESTER — The 2020 Veterans Day Ceremony had to be cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions. Citizens of Chester were sad that such an important event had to be cancelled.    Local servicemen and servicewomen proudly presented the official flags of their respective services while the CHS Band performed the

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Rotary Club of Red Bud grants funds for ComWell Special Olympics

RED BUD — Rotarians in Red Bud received a Rotary Foundation grant to support ComWell’s Special Olympic athletes and program, to which the club also contributed to. Since the club was chartered in 2006, it has donated more than $53,000 to the Foundation through local fundraisers and club member donations. The Foundation then sends a

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Sophia Fritsch claims a first place at district competition

STE. GENEVIEVE – A member of the Ste. Genevieve FFA came in first in the district competition last night.   Freshman Sophia Fritsch came in first in the Soil and Water Division. She advances to state. FFA sent three speakers to the district competition last night. Etta Heller and Scarlett Gonz also competed.

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St. Louis area cost of living rises 7.5 percent over the year

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Prices in the St. Louis area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), increased 0.6 percent for the two months ending in October 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Michael Hirniak noted that the October increase was mainly influenced by higher

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