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Preschoolers learn about fire safety

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Elementary School preschool learned about fire prevention and firefighters’ work recently. Preschool children enjoying the firefighters’ visit (back row, from left) Paige Clayton, Jadyn Renaud, Joseph Chimento, Charley Weber, Chase Ellett, Holden Basler, Jayci Sauer, Waylon Kreitler, Tucker Weibrecht, Leo Horstmann, Alan Schilli; (front row) JoLynn Koetting, Gage Fallert, Eleanor […]

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Chester High School Homecoming Parade

CHESTER – Chester High School held its 2021 Homecoming Parade Friday, October 8. Contributing photographer Jim Beers provided this pictorial of the event. The Chester Fire Department leads the parade. VFW color guard First place float winner: Freshman class of 2025 “Freshman Saloon” Marek Sawicki, son of Pawel and Kristi Sawicki and grandson of Jim

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BLES first graders grow their minds through inventions

STE. GENEVIEVE — Recently, first grade teachers at Bloomsdale Elementary read “The Most Magnificent Thing” by Ashley Spires, which shares the ideas of perseverance and a growth mindset.           In the book, the main character is a creative little girl who conceptualizes and strives to build the most magnificent thing.  

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Beta Delta Chapter donates to Art Mart Bazaar

CHESTER — The Beta Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma participated in the Illinois State DKG Virtual Art Mart Bazaar. Chapters throughout the state of Illinois donated items for the Virtual Chapter Art Mart. Due to the Covid restrictions, the event was held virtually and members throughout the state participated.  Mary Ann Stumpe, longtime member

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Ste. Genevieve R-II celebrates 2021 Homecoming

STE. GENEVIEVE – Last week, Ste. Genevieve R-II celebrated its 2021 Homecoming! Monday through Friday, the schools held dress-up days, cheered on our sports teams and celebrated with our community in the Homecoming parade! Classic Country 980 AM and 105.3 FM morning team members Dr. Scott and Don Pritchard ride in the Ste. Genevieve High

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Confluence art show includes work by Aimee Shweig

ST. LOUIS — In conjunction with the 200th anniversary of Missouri’s statehood, the Saint Louis Art Museum will present “Art Along the Rivers: A Bicentennial Celebration.” The exhibition, which opens Oct. 3, will celebrate the St. Louis region’s vibrant cultural heritage. “Art Along the Rivers” focuses on the extraordinary objects made or collected within the

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Assisted living community in Ste. Gen receives award

STE. GENEVIEVE — An assisted living community in Ste. Genevieve has been honored with an award for community services. Americare’s Parkwood Meadows was honored during a surprise ceremony held at the community.  Members of Americare’s leadership were on hand to present the award and celebrate with the team.   Parkwood Meadows was selected from Americare’s 86

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