STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve Elementary held its Habit Leader Ceremony recently, celebrating its first semester Habit Leaders! These students are chosen as Habit Leaders by living and learning the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People each and every day. They show tremendous leadership, follow expectations and lead the way for their peers. […]
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Wood Family Funeral Home in Ste. Genevieve has announced it will be ceasing operations in Ste. Genevieve as of Monday, January 31, 2022. The doors will close after 50 years at the end of business on that day. On the closing, Jeanette R. Wood, owner had this to say; “It has
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JEFFERSON CITY — Causing injury or death to a police dog would be an enhanced felony offense under legislation presented to the Senate Judiciary Committee by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville. Known as “Max’s Law,” Senate Bill 765 was inspired by the killing of a St. Joseph Police K-9 officer. Senator Tony Luetkemeyer was
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JEFFERSON CITY — From the founding of our state 200 years ago, ordinary citizens from all walks of life have stepped forward to serve in Missouri’s General Assembly. Farmers, merchants, lawyers, community leaders and many other Missourians took time away from families and careers to represent their neighbors in the State Capitol. Despite their diverse
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From a news release CHESTER — Our Hero Auto Loan Program has allowed us to work with some of our incredible local heroes. Because of their participation in our program, we’ve made a $1,400 donation to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Pictured above: Brian Ury, Buena Vista National Bank President, Josh Hecht, Illinois State
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PERRYVILLE — The St. Vincent High School Elks Student of the Month for December is Gabriel Anders of Perryville. Gabe is pictured with St. Vincent Head of Schools Sarah Cato and Steven Wibbenmeyer of Perryville Elks Lodge No. 2701. He is the son of Ron and Julie Bulin and Buddy Anders of Perryville. Gabe is
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MODOC, Ill. – The Kaskaskia River Project will host the 2022 Eagle Fest Saturday, February 5th from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam in Modoc, Ill. (at 4800 Lock and Dam Road). There will be eagle-watching with spotting scopes and other feathered friends from the World Bird Sanctuary
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BOSTON, Mass. — Missouri gas prices have risen 2.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.98/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Gas prices in Missouri are 0.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 88.0 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) is excited to announce the appointment of the new Friends Foundation Director, Stacey Koeller. Stacey comes to SGCMH with more than 25 years of fundraising experience. She is a native of the St. Louis community but relocated to Ste. Genevieve County last year. “I
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reminds snowmobile operators and riders to focus on safety this winter when snowfall allows for snowmobile riding. International Snowmobile Safety Week is Jan. 15-23 this year. “It’s important that snowmobile operators carefully review their safety checklist before hitting the trails this winter,” said Jeff Hopkins, IDNR
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