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Simple, protein-packed dinners and snacks start with cottage cheese

With the new school year approaching, many families are looking for ways to stay organized, especially at mealtimes. Dairy foods can make meals and snacks nutritious and satisfying. Protein-rich cottage cheese is especially versatile: It can bring together a one-pot meal in minutes or take center stage in sweet and savory snacks. Cottage cheese adds […]

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Gilster-Mary Lee donates to St. Louis Area Food Bank

Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. recently donated 25,000 pounds of food to the St. Louis Area Food Bank.   This donation included cereal, popcorn, baking items, mac & cheese, skillet meals, and more, all items that will soon be making their way to families in the community. A spokesman for the St. Louis Food Bank said, “With

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Citizens Electric Board of Directors stepped out of the boardroom

Last month, the Citizens Electric Board of Directors stepped out of the boardroom and into the field during their annual board retreat. The day included lunch with Linemen in Ste. Genevieve County and a visit to the construction site of Salem Bulk to Valley View, a new transmission line project. Seeing these projects firsthand gives

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Memorial Hospital Chester accepting applications for Explorers Program

Memorial Hospital Chester is currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Medical Explorers Program.    This program is open to any High School Freshman through Senior and to College Students up to age 20 throughout Randolph County and the surrounding counties. Memorial Hospital in Chester is proud to offer this free program for students interested in

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Ranken expands aviation training to help meet growing employer demand

By Crystal Jones The region is addressing its skilled workforce short-age through strategic investments in technical education and industry-driven training. In Perryville, workforce development has become a key driver of economic growth, with career and technical education initiatives preparing students for high-demand occupations. Ranken Technical College’s Southeast campus, located in the Perryville Industrial Park, currently

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Dr. Ally Klein Recognized as Southeast Region High School Assistant Principal of the Year

– (Ste. Genevieve, MO) – New SGHS Principal Dr. Ally Klein was recognized as the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals (MOASSP) Southeast Region High School Assistant Principal of the Year! This will be Dr. Klein’s first year serving as principal of SGHS. She brings with her 12 years of experiences in public education. Prior

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Smith Visits Iron County to Survey Flood Damage

IRON COUNTY, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) sat down with Iron County Commissioners Josh Campbell, Jim Scaggs, and Dustin Hinkle in Ironton recently for an update on the county’s recovery from recent flooding, which the National Weather Service has classified as a 1-in-1,000-year event. Congressman Smith said, “Iron County has taken a brutal hit.

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Congressman  Smith visits  Naeger Forest Products and Franke Farm

Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited the Franke family farm where he met with Neil and Michelle Franke to tour their operation and hear about the regulatory and insurance challenges facing farmers who raise diverse livestock. Congressman Smith said, “Neil and Michelle have built one of the most diverse operations you’ll find in Southeast Missouri, from

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Project Pioneer families honored during Jour de Fete

Project Pioneer wrapped up the Saturday of Jour-de-fete weekend honoring the German families of Eichenlaub, Eckenfels & the French Bono, in the upstairs meeting room of the Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center.  Attendance prizes were awarded. Oldest man & woman attending received a framed crest and farthest traveled received a family t-shirt. The speaker at

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