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Chester Grade School students score well at IGSMA State Solo & Ensemble Contest

CGS Contestants bring home 2 Superior ratings, 30 Excellent ratings and 1 Good rating By Jim Beers CHESTER – Saturday February 28 was the 2026 IGSMA (Illinois Grade School Music Association) Solo and Ensemble Contest. This year’s contest was hosted at Carterville Middle School. Chester Grade School had 33 entries. Of those entries, there were […]

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CGS has ‘gender reveal’ assembly for Principal Blair

By Jim Beers CHESTER – Approximately three months ago Chester Grade School Principal Tim Blair and his wife Ariel Blair announced that they were expecting their first child. That created much excitement and anticipation at the school among teachers, staff and students. For the past three months, everyone at CGS wanted to know if the

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Average gasoline prices rise nearly 16 cents a gallon in Missouri

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 15.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.68/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 15.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 16.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.  

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Ten fire departments respond to brush fire on Martin Road

WOLF CREEK – The Wolf Creek Fire Protection District along with Ste. Genevieve County Fire Protection District were called out Friday by a report of a brush fire on Martin Rd.     Wolf Creek was also aided by the following departments and districts: Doe Run Fire Protection District, Leadington Fire Department, Farmington Missouri Fire

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Smith co-sponsors National FFA Week resolution, celebrates Future Farmers in Southeast Missouri

SALEM, Mo. – Eighth District Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) is once again co-sponsoring the bipartisan National FFA Week Resolution alongside FFA Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Tracey Mann (KS-01). This resolution recognizes the vital role the Future Farmers of America (FFA) plays in preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders and strengthening rural

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Governor Kehoe, Missouri FFA members celebrate National FFA Week at State Capitol

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Last week, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Week in Missouri, honoring the more than 27,000 Missouri FFA members who represent the future of the state’s top economic driver.     Governor Kehoe, accompanied by Missouri FFA President Ivy Elwell, kicked off the day by driving a

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FUMC women create quilt blankets for a needy cause

CHESTER – Each year the women of the First United Methodist Church create tied fleece quilt blankets to donate to a needy cause.   This year the UMW tied eight blankets that will be donated to Chaddock in Quincy, Illinois.   Chaddock is a Methodist-based agency focusing on providing services to Children. Pastor Shawna Bennell,

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Museum Learning Center unveils bi-centennial exhibit.

The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center held a ribbon cutting for its bi-centennial celebration (1935) exhibit. Carolyn Bach and Tom Greminger rounded up the archives from the event and Fred Darrough completed the exhibit. During the ribbon cutting, Robert Wolk, museum president, said the 300th anniversary is a short nine years away and it’s planning

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Wine Trail celebrates Missouri food and farmers

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.–Food and wine lovers from across Missouri will have the opportunity to learn more about today’s agriculture during The Farmers’ Table Wine Trail April 11 in Hermann, Mo. The event is made possible through a unique partnership between Missouri CommonGround, the Hermann Wine Trail, participating wineries, and the Missouri Wine and Grape Board.   Showcasing

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