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Power Up: Give blood or platelets with Red Cross x PAC-MAN 

ST. LOUIS — The American Red Cross encourages donors to Level Up their impact by giving blood or platelets this November. The last two months of the year can be a challenge for many donors trying to juggle regular donation appointments with packed schedules full of seasonal activities and holiday planning. Donors of all blood types […]

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Consider farm tax options before end of year

MEXICO, Mo. – Tax consequences are often not thought about until the bill comes due the next year, when nothing can be done. “Farm operators need to be thinking ahead of the new year,” says Rachel Hopkins, University of Missouri Extension agricultural business specialist.   Depending on payment amounts received, what livestock sales took place

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SGMS students participate in annual canned food drive

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Middle School students once again showed their generosity during the school’s annual canned food drive, sponsored by the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) and SGMS Student Council. This year’s drive supported the local St. Vincent de Paul and community families, with students donating more than 1,000 food items to help

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SGHS bandmembers named to East-Central All-District Band

STE. GENEVIEVE – Three Ste. Genevieve High School band members recently performed impressively at the East-Central All-District Band auditions, held Nov. 4 at Festus High School. Congratulations to Henry Hadel (5th chair alto saxophone), Wyatt Schmelzle (1st alternate tenor saxophone), and Sophia Jordan (2nd alternate alto saxophone) were named members of the 2025 East Central

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SGCFD responds to residential structure fire in Northern Ste. Genevieve County

Ste. Genevieve County Fire District STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY – At approximately 4:10 p.m. Saturday, units from Ste. Genevieve County Fire District Stations 5, 2, 7, and 1, along with automatic mutual aid companies, were dispatched to a residence off Terry Lee Drive in northern Ste. Genevieve County for a report of a residential structure fire.

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Memorial Hospital Service Awards and Newmark Award 2025

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital hosted its Fall Party at the American Legion in Chester Friday, November 7th.   Many employees were celebrated for their years of service. Brett Bollmann, CEO, presented the following employees with their Service Awards:   5 Years Patricia Alvarado Hernandez James Boucher Jeanice Brandes Kimberly Fulmer Aleisha Garver Alyssa Gibbs Kathryn

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Chester Grade School honors local veterans with school-wide assembly

Approximately 40 veterans and family members enjoy a morning of recognition, music and tribute   By Jim Beers CHESTER – Monday morning, November 10, Chester Grade School faculty, students, and staff honored local veterans at their annual Veteran’s Day breakfast and school-wide assembly. The event began at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast in the

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Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Market held Oct. 22

CHESTER – The Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Market was held Wednesday, October 22.     Chester High School volunteers pose for a photo at the end of the October 22, 2025, Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Market. (Left to right) Amy Miller, CHS Teacher, Leslie Asbury, Mackenzie Deimund, Peyton Dixon, Brookelynn McClain,

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Bloomsdale Elementary Kindergarteners shine in fashion show

STE. GENEVIEVE – Bloomsdale Elementary Kindergarteners took to the runway for their second annual ABC Fashion Show on Friday, Nov. 7, in the school gymnasium.     After spending the past few months learning all 26 uppercase and lowercase letters and their sounds, students celebrated their hard work in style! Each kindergartener created a special

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