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R-II Transportation Department earns Fleet Excellence Award

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STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District’s Transportation Department continues to set the standard for student transportation safety, earning a 100 percent pass rate on the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s annual school bus inspection. The department’s performance far exceeded the statewide average of 84.3 percent.     Transportation Director Mr. Ken Jones […]

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MDC hosts dove hunt for beginners, mobility- impaired hunters Sept. 1 in East Prairie

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MDC hosts dove hunt for beginners, mobility- impaired hunters Sept. 1 in East Prairie CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), in cooperation with National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), invites new hunters and mobility-impaired individuals to participate in a combined hunting event on Tuesday, Sept. 1, the opening day of dove season in

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Black bears are here and MDC is holding virtual program to learn all about them on July 31

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ST. LOUIS, Mo.—Black bears have returned to the Missouri landscape, especially in the southern parts of the state.  But sightings have become a regular occurrence even in the St. Louis region.   The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering a chance to learn all about these charismatic creatures through an online event.  Missouri Black Bears is

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Spotlight: A garden renewed through generosity

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital’s Friends Foundation Donates Major Gift to Restore Oncology Healing Garden.     Left: Mary Bleckler, Foundation Director Right: Katie Hogenmiller, RN, Director of Outpatient Services     Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) is celebrating the return of a cherished space thanks to a transformative gift from

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Memorial Hospital upgrades emergency radio communications

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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital in Chester, Illinois, recently upgraded its emergency radio communication system, enhancing the hospital’s ability to maintain reliable communications during both routine operations and emergency situations.     Kim Ruebke, ER Nurse Manager, Marci Klein, RN, and Charlie Bargman II, Bio/Med Technician.   The new radio equipment is part of the statewide

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2026 Missouri Wine Competition winners announced

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JEFFERSON CITY – The 2026 Missouri Governor’s Cup Wine Competition was held in Columbia, Missouri, July 14-16. Our 8 esteemed judges spent two days blind tasting wines entered from across the Show-Me-State. 277 wines were entered in this year’s competition. Prestigious judges with a variety of different skill sets, experiences and qualifications from across the

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Fire Departments battle structure fire on Washington Street

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Official release from Ste. Genevieve County Fire DistrictSTE. GENEVIEVE — On Monday, July 20, 2026 (shortly after our department training) at 10:01PM, a first alarm residential fire was dispatched on Washington Street east of Main. Ste Genevieve Fire District, SteGenevieve County Fire District stations 1 & 8 were dispatched along withSte Gen Ambulance and SGPD.

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