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Gavin Zerwig named May Rotary Student of the Month at SGHS

STE. GENEVIEVE – – Congratulations to Gavin Zerwig, Ste. Genevieve High School’s Rotary Student of the Month for May. Gavin is the son of Shanna and James Zerwig.     Gavin’s scholastic honors include: ranking 18th in his graduating class, earning Summa Cum Laude for three semesters and receiving a superscore of 31 on the […]

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Memorial Hospital opens applications for healthcare scholarships

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital has opened applications for its healthcare scholarships, offering financial support to Randolph County residents preparing to enter the nursing and healthcare workforce.     The Mullins Nursing Scholarship and the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Healthcare Scholarship provide financial assistance to students at various stages of their education, with the goal of encouraging

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Time for ladies to put their Health First!

STE. GENEVIEVE—In recognition of Women’s Health Month, Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) is joining national leaders in highlighting the importance of women’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. This year’s observance aligns with the 2026 federal theme,   “Prevention, Innovation, and Impact: A New Era in Women’s Health,” which underscores the need for proactive, sciencedriven

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SIU’s Archaeology Field School seeks insight into one of Illinois’ earliest Black communities

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A Southern Illinois University Carbondale student archaeology team is spending six weeks unearthing research to help tell the story of what is believed to be the oldest continually inhabited Black community in Illinois. For Brendan Jennings, it’s an “incredible opportunity” not only for descendants of the unincorporated Lakeview community

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Red Cross and local public safety agencies partner to install free smoke alarms in Perryville

PERRYVILLE, MO – The American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas, along with the Perry County Emergency Management Agency and the Perryville Fire Department partnered to install free smoke alarms during a Sound the Alarm home fire safety event this past Saturday, May 16.     Members of the American Red Cross, Perry County Emergency Management Agency

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FY 2027 Budget: Focused on schools, stability & doing right by taxpayers

Senator Mike Henderson’s Capitol Report for May 18, 2026 JEFFERSON CITY – As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I spent a great deal of time this session working closely with my colleagues to shape Missouri’s spending plan and make sure taxpayer dollars were allocated responsibly. I’m proud of the work we accomplished together

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Church of Ste. Genevieve marks nation’s 250th with prayers

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Church of Ste. Genevieve’s parishioners conducted a service on Sunday, May 17th to pray for our Country as it celebrates its 250th anniversary. Photo by R. Mueller The service included singing of patriotic songs, saying of a rosary for protection of people in all 50 states and for government officials, reading

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