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Traffic crash on I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County results in two deaths

JEFFERSON CITY – Two 21-year-old Ste. Genevieve men died as a result of a traffic crash on I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County at 9:37 a.m. Saturday morning.One of the men was pronounced at the scene.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the second had serious injuries and was taken to St. Louis University Hospital by an […]

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Memorial Hospital Earns ISHMPR Merit Award for Community Outreach

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital in Chester has earned the Merit Award in the Community Outreach category at the Illinois Society of Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations Fall Conference, held September 17 in Geneva, IL. The Merit Award represents the second highest honor in its category and recognizes the hospital’s innovative campaign introducing the new Cardiac

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Ste. Genevieve High School announces Homecoming Court

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste, Genevieve High School has announced its 2025-2026 Homecoming Court: Freshman Attendants: Alice McConkey, Barrett Bowers Sophomore Attendants: Aila Wolk, Ashton Damm Junior Attendants: Clementine Birkenstock, Micah Scherrer Queen Candidates: Jacey Bauman, Emma Gegg, Vivian Kiefer, Cecilia Mooney, Briana Pfaff, and Linley Wehner King Candidates: Madden Wolk, Paul Taylor, Luke Ferranto, Justin

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SGCMH CEO Steve Henson will address Democratic Club

STE. GENEVIEVE — During their September meeting, Ste. Genevieve County Democratic Club members passed the hat and collected $270 for the increasing transportation expenses for Common Grounds Coffee House employees.   Club member Linda Wagner sits on the SB 40 board and provided an update about the increase in transportation related expenses and decrease in

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First tenant moves in to SIU’s new hub for clinical, social services and training

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale has created the Community Care and Education Center (CCEC) as a hub for community clinical services, social support resources and experiential training for health care, behavioral health and social services students, and the College of Health and Human Sciences facility is now open at its new location in University Hall,

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Chester’s W. O. Smith Field has new lighting

CHESTER – GEO Sport Lighting Company has installed new LED lights at Chester High School’s W.O. Smith Field, which were debuted during the last Friday’s game with Trenton-Wesclin. The new lights replace outdated halogen lights providing cost savings and improved visibility.     GEO Sport Lighting Company employees work high above the Chester High School

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Chester Early Childhood Center opens its doors

State of the art facility is fully staffed and programming is up-and-running!   By Rachel Marshall, principal and Dr. Jim Beers, reporter  CHESTER, Ill. — The Chester Early Childhood Center proudly opened its doors to students for the first time on August 26, 2025, marking a significant milestone for early education in Randolph County. After

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One Day. One Mission. A World Without Violence. General Federation Of Womens Clubs (GFWC) International Day Of Service

STE. GENEVIEVE – On September 27, 2025, GFWC members around the world will unite with one clear mission: to eradicate domestic and sexual violence. The GFWC International Day of Service (GFWC IDS) goes beyond raising awareness; it reflects our steadfast commitment to meaningful action. By embracing the principles of Educate, Engage, and Empower, clubs can

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