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It’s an Evening of Art showcasing emerging artist Terri Cavins at the Bloomsdale Medical Centre!

STE. GENEVIEVE, MO. – The community is invited to experience the unveiling of a vibrant new work by emerging artist Terri Cavins, whose compassionate approach to art and illustration bring stories to life.   The special art reveal event will take place on Thursday, April 9 at Metis Breast Center located in the Bloomsdale Medical […]

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Grandson of President Harry S Truman to share personal memories in Lamar presentation

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – History will come to life in the birthplace of the 33rd President when Clifton Truman Daniel, the eldest grandson of Harry and Bess Truman, visits Lamar on Thursday, April 30. Daniel will host a special evening of storytelling and personal reflection at Lamar’s Thiebaud Auditorium, offering a rare glimpse into the private

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Foundation holds annual Living in Ste. Genevieve House Tour

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve hosted its fourth annual Living in Ste. Genevieve House Tour, held annually on the third Saturday in March. This year’s tour was focused on transformation and adaptation. Homeowners discussed recent renovations of their homes with over 80 ticket holders. Some have undertaken major renovation projects,

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Club donates to The Cottage

STE. GENEVIEVE – At its March 18th meeting, the Ste. Genevieve County Democratic Club collected cleaning and personal hygiene items for The Cottage Domestic Violence Shelter in Perryville.     The Cottage was represented by Victim Advocate Tabitha Snowden, who talked about services The Cottage provides and answered several questions.     After the meeting, several

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Chester School District 139 hires three new music teachers to replace Sue and Steve Colonel

Michalah “Micy” Troutt, Jennifer Gehrket, and Katie Hannan will begin a new era of music at CHS and CGS By Jim Beers CHESTER – The wait is over! Chester School District No. 139 announced at its monthly board meeting Thursday March 19 that three new music teachers have been hired to fill the shoes of

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Ste. Genevieve High School student earns highest award in Girl Scouting

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri ST. LOUIS – The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) is pleased to announce that Elcie Schweigert, a Ste. Genevieve High School student, has recently earned the mark of the truly remarkable–the Girl Scout Gold Award.     Elcie Schweigert   The Gold Award is earned by a high-school-aged Girl

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SIU’s Simon Institute discussion to center on student academic, career success

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Melissa Connelly, CEO of OneGoal, a national postsecondary access and success organization, will discuss her career and the organization’s work next week during a presentation hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.     The lecture, which is free and open to the public, begins at 6 p.m.

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Explore nature this April at MDC’s Cape Girardeau Nature Center

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Embrace warmer weather and enjoy the emerging flowers with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Staff at MDC’s Cape Girardeau Nature Center are hosting several free programs in April, including:   Spring Wildflower Walk April 1 from 1-4:30 p.m. at Apple Creek CA: Designed for participants ages 16 and older, this leisurely walk

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Choose these ‘Fab Four’ for flowers galore

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Jump-start your spring garden by starting four easy, inexpensive tender bulbs indoors before the weather warms.   University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein suggests tuberous begonia, caladium, achimenes and calla lily. All are available in bulb or tuber form from retail outlets that feature plants. Most greenhouses and big box stores

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