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Weingarten firefighter dies in traffic crash

JEFFERSON CITY — A 21-year-old Ste. Genevieve man who was a volunteer firefighter, died Wednesday morning in a head-on traffic crash on Route Z in Ste. Genevieve County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Billie R. Nickelson was pronounced at the scene by Ste. Genevieve County Coroner Eric Basler. The patrol says the crash happened […]

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PHS drama club will present ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’

By Kate Martin PERRYVILLE — Audiences are in for a treat this weekend as the Silver Dagger Players present the non-musical version of “Meet Me In St. Louis.”   The show dates are Thursday, Nov. 11, Friday, Nov. 12, and Saturday, Nov. 13. Tickets are purchased at the box office each evening. All performances begin

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SGMS hosts annual Career Week for 8th graders

STE. GENEVIEVE — Eighth grade students at Ste. Genevieve Middle School recently had the opportunity to meet and engage with area representatives from local businesses, organizations and colleges and universities as part of their annual Career Week. Starting on Monday, Oct. 11 and lasting through Friday, Oct. 15, the week offered a different type of

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Chester American Legion will host Veteran’s Day Ceremony

By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer     CHESTER — The American Legion Post 487 in Chester will host the Annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony on Veteran’s Day Thursday November 11 at 10 a.m. Last year’s ceremony had to be cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions.  It is encouraging that an annual tradition in Chester will return this year!

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Chester Grade School presents Character Awards

CHESTER — Chester Grade School presented Character Awards to 17 students for demonstrating the character trait of having  “Good Relationship Skills” Friday October 29.  Shown here are Remi Brandenburger and Raven Rinderer receiving their certificates.  Other recipients not available for the photo include Marlyn Vasquez, Brycen Petrowske, Paisley Ezell, Cruz Davis, Alekzander Jarrett, Ethan Wittenborn,

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Daylight Saving Time: Reminder to test and inspect home smoke alarms

SPRINGFIELD, Ill – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding Illinoisans to test, inspect expiration dates, and change the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms while turning their clock back as daylight saving time ends this weekend. “Fire Safety is something that all Illinoisans should be thinking about and

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